Recent content by tuxborg

There are a lot of free education websites that can give you a taste, such as codeacademy.org, and perhaps help you find something to zero in on. Ultimately it matters quite little where you start because the greatest challenge is sticking with it and continuing to build competency and...

I've been debating picking up a netbook or some other small, light, and cheap (Under $500) laptop. My current "mobile," computing solution is an aging brick T61 which, despite being the best computer I have ever had the pleasure of typing on, weighs a ton. Unfortunately I hear the latest intel...

Good to know at least that I'm on the right track. Thanks Brett.

Fixed that, thanks Brett.

$400 I think 13-14'' is a sweet spot, but any size will be considered. Doesn't matter much. Needs to be portable, but doesn't have to be ultra-light. I have a strong back. 3 hours would be a minimum. Nope. It will be used for light office work, browsing, and skype while I travel. I'll...