Just one quick afterthought, ive searched around and went over the "how to ask a question" and I hope I havent done anything wrong. Just to be clear, the only reason im asking for help is im stuck at the beginning. I just want to be able to compile and run a simple "Hello World" type application. Its the getting up and going thats a problem now. Once i know the "how", im perfectly willing to sit and problem solve a program all by myself. I would consider myself a failure if i keep coming back, on the contrary, i want to learn all on my own and stand on my own two feet. I can read, I respect your time and your efforts and would not want to take advantage of them. Thank you ahead of time.