If you want to write Windows software, you'll need to pick up something like Microsoft Visual Studio 2000/2005/2008. If you're a student, many colleges offer this at a huge discount.
If you want to write software for mac, you'll need to get a copy of XCode from your Mac install disk 1.
If you want to write software for Linux, it's already included.
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In any of the above cases, you'll need to learn a programming language like c++, Java or Python. Beginner frequently start with C++, as do many college computer science curriculums. Either way, get a book on your programming language from your local library.
Steven
If you look at the curriculum for any college's Computer Science department, you'll see that they always start off with either C++ or Java. I recommend starting with either you'd like. But asking which programming language to start with is kind of like asking if they prefer coke or pepsi. It's highly dependent on a number of factors including which operating system you'd like it to run on, as well as if you'd like it to interface with any external hardware.
Long story short, start with c++. But you've got a big learning curve in writing full production quality software.
Steven
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Hey Thanks I was planning on buying some books on programming. As for the type of software I am looking forward to making a Music software Program. Thanks for the knowledge about computer language not sure which one would best fit what Im looking for yet. I am a college student. Any other info that any one could offer would be great Thanks!
Jason
Hey Thanks for the help. I will be reading books for the next couple of months studying computer programming on my own and of course the languages and their advantages thanks a lot.
Jason
This will depend on what computer software you wish to create.
You need to first clarify what you want your program to do.
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