I do not know the first thing about Python language.....But things are not
> going well
That's not a "but" but an "of course". How could they possibly go well
already?
It takes time to learn something. You will get there, bit by bit.
> and I do not want to use any other
> programs such as GNUplot or other such open source programs which run on
> my linux machine and I am not purchasing any anything developed by
> Micro$oft.
>
I'm curious. Why not?
> I have come to a road block and need guidance regarding what materials
> (e.g. books) I should purchase to help teach myself python/mathplolib or
> how I should move forward to become proficient use mpl?
>
For Python, there are tons of online tutorials such as Alan Gauld's as well
as any
number of books (Google for recommendations or search the Python Google
Group
for very many iterations of asking for recommendations).
For specific questions, the Python tutor list is great, and now Stack
Overflow is also
very good. For specific Matplotlib questions beyond the tutorial or
examples, either
SO or this list is excellent. There is now a matplotlib book by Sandro Tosi,
too.
> I know little or nothing now so any newbie advice is much appreciated.
>
I recommend that you write down a set of goals for what you want to
accomplish,
and then tackle them one by one.
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