I'd have to recommend trying .NET first. It might be a bit more difficult to jump into initially than VB is, but in the end it'll pay off since you can do much more with it. With .NET, the programming language you use is moreso an option of personal preference, so regardless of whether you use VB, C#, J# or C++ the end code will essentually be the same. Microsoft offers "lightweight" verions that are free to use, provided that you're not using them for commerical purposes.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ex...b/default.aspx - Visual Basic
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ex...p/default.aspx - Visual C#
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ex...c/default.aspx - Visual C++
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ex...J/default.aspx - Visual J#
Personally, I would have to recommend going with c#. But it really depends on where you're looking to go with it, for me programming has been moreso a hobby and fascination ever since i was 13, so I'm sure that i view things differently than someone that just now getting into it for the purpose of making money.
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Originally Posted by woj
If you are serious about programming, it's probably best you take a basic c++ programming course at a local community college. It will teach you programming concepts applicable to any programming language.
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That's definitely true...once you get a basic grasp of the logic, learning other languages is cake.