On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Evans Anyokwu <onyx...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Kaushal Shriyan <kaushalshri...@gmail.com> > wrote: >> >> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Alan Gauld <alan.ga...@btinternet.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > "Srinidhi Rao" <srinidhi...@gmail.com> wrote >> > >> >> I am a beginner here want to explore python, >> > >> > Hi, are you a beginner to programming or just to Python? >> > There are many good books for those converting from other languages, >> > there are not so many for those starting from scratch. >> > >> >> To Start with which is the best book to get a hang of what python is >> >> and >> >> also provide some distinction between the Python 2.6 and 3.x... >> > >> > Most books deal with one otr the other, I don't know of any that >> > compare the two. My online tutorlial is availavble for both and by >> > comparing versions you would get some idea. But the best way >> > is to read the Python v3 "Whats New" pages... >> > >> >> If this question is relevant can any one suggest which book to refer >> >> for >> >> the >> >> DataStructures(preferably in C) to have some backdrop. >> > >> > I'm not sure what you are looking for here. Python and C data >> > structures are very different. Python works at a much higher level, >> > abstract concept and C works at a low level, close to memory. >> > >> > Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books >> > or are you OK with web based resources? >> >> Hi Alan >> >> > Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books >> > or are you OK with web based resources? >> >> What exactly is dead tree book. sounds interesting >> >> Thanks >> >> Kaushal > > > Kaushal, dead tree book is the normal (printed) physical book you buy from a > bookshop. > > -- > Evans >
Thanks Evans,Alan, I learnt a new thing today :-) _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor