Programmers probably shouldn't play online poker. When programmers aren't programming, or creating other things, they should probably spend time off the compute

Programmers probably shouldn't play online poker. When programmers aren't programming, or creating other things, they should probably spend time off the computer. They don't need another computer activity. So, play poker face to face. Maybe you don't live in an area where you can do that, then start a low stakes home game with friends. Don't have friends, go out and meet some people. ;) Don't bother with free poker, you will learn much other than the basic rules. Even micro stakes are a bit crazy.