Hi All - Newby

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Ask wrote:
> 
> I found a link to this newsgroup, downloaded 1000 messages, 

You might check out the python-tutor list if you have beginner 
questions: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor


> I must admit to much confusion regarding some of the basics, but I'm sure 
> time, reading, and good advice will get rid of that. at this stage, it's 
> just working through some examples and getting my head around things. As an 
> example, if I create a window, I've been unable to force it to be a certain 
> size, and put a button (widget) at (say) 20,40 (x & y). Is window formatting 
> possible?

You might also see wxpython: http://www.wxpython.org/  The "wiki" there 
has some examples and beginner resources.