Shoutbox

If you are new to scripting then I recommend something a little simpler, just start making a few basic scripts where you try to just test out how it all works first before you try linking in with other programs.  I've been scripting for about 4 months now and have only just built up the confidence to learn how to do this stuff properly and also linking in with DLLs.  My recommendation is to take it slow, you have plenty of time to get good at this stuff.