From: Alexander Kellett <ruby-lists@...>
Date: 2005-02-14T09:46:07+09:00
Subject: Re: Printing why's (poignant) guide to ruby

On Feb 14, 2005, at 12:19 AM, Navindra Umanee wrote:
> Alexander Kellett <ruby-lists@lypanov.net> wrote:
>> i'm really puzzled by this.
>> why python? or even worse. vb??!!
>
> How is a total beginner going to learn Ruby?  By reading Pickaxe?  I'm
> not talking about a CS student here.  My dad lives half-way around the
> world from me.

google is your friend :)

http://www.google.nl/search? 
hl=en&lr=&q=learning+to+program+ruby&btnG=Search

Alex