I've used c# since it was released and it is now pretty good, Linq will make it very good but it is not an easy system to learn. VB is an easier route if you don't already know C or better still c++. I would avoid C for commercial apps.
There are huge issues for any businesses based on development on which way to go. There are many well reasoned arguments for all options (huge amounts of arguments for/against were(? are) generated by the VB community). My only advise on this is to make a plan so you don't end up making pressured decisions; look at were you want to be in x (ten?) years time and draft out a route-map of how to get there. Maybe you may plan to give yourself a year to decide but make sure you plan time to look at the alternatives, use them develop a test app in each of them for example. Plan time for that learning curve and any conversion projects that you think are required. Allocate a reasonable budget that you can afford (there is no point in allocating £2K pa for MS software and RAD tools if you can't afford that route) and look at the risks with an open mind and look at what you need to do to minimise them. Maybe even a chance to change the income model; I spend most of my life in Project/IT management not developing [what do you mean you can tell ;) ]. In this way the business plan becomes something you have ownership of (maybe even a source of some fun) and is not just an added pressure. Hire a life coach if it helps! -- Regards Michael. [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
