Hi jharker
Thanks for the info....I agree about C or C++ I have already had the pleasure of being confused by these! I have a book on Python and have it on the Linux side of my laptop. Talking to a programmer about how difficult I found getting to grips with programming he said he had heard programming was more to do with how your brain is wired than how intelligent you are...you either 'get it' or you find it hard!
I guess my brain may be disconnected!
All the best
JamesT