If you have ever wanted to try either Windows application or web development, there is no better time than now. While 5 people may tell you 5 different languages to start with, in my opinion the best is Visual Basic.NET . The reasons are simple:
- Object oriented (OO).
- Practical and useful.
- WYSIWYG GUI designer.
- Powerful and free IDE.
To help you get started, Microsoft has created a Beginner’s Learning Center for their .NET Express editions. Here you can download the Express products for free as well as view track sessions to help you get started.

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