Hi all. It's about time I tried my hand at a bit of programming. I'm using windows 7 starter and don't know whether to use the virtual sdk machine or MADDE or even something else I don't know about. I have only used a few commands in xterm but I am able to follow tutorials, so a developing environment with a good tutorial would be best.

Which would you experienced devs recommend as a starting point for a beginner on W7. I have a brother in law in Australia who is a linux programmer so I can bug him for code advice if I have to. I just need a nudge in the right direction.

Thanks