After more than two decades using the C-family of languages (C, C++, Java, C#, Perl, unix shells), I've been trying to learn Haskell. Each time I've begun with enthusiasm, and eventually run out of gas before I've gotten to writing real code. Haskell's learning curve is not very steep, but it is very long. I haven't yet gotten to the things I do the most, which all involve side-effects: mostly actions on directories and files, as well as calls to system utilities or other pieces of software. I'm working my way through "Real Life Haskell" and watching Erick Meijer's lectures, but I'm beginning to fear I'll run out of gas again if I can't write some programs that touch the real world. Are there any tutorials or other material that will get me going in that area? thanks, Kevin This message (including any attachments) is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is non-public, proprietary, privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law or may constitute as attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify us immediately by telephone and (i) destroy this message if a facsimile or (ii) delete this message immediately if this is an electronic communication. Thank you.