VB.net programming

[@@GJC@@]

The guy who designed Delphi moved onto designing C#. I couldn't imagine starting out with C unless I was going into embedded development (designing hardware). I'd much rather start with a nice easy to understand IDE like Visual Studio 2010 (or the free express version) with C#, or using Eclipse and learning Java.

As for VB vs C#... the majority of samples you will find out there will be in C#. It's just easier to get help with.

Well I think I'll stick to C for now and then move onto C# after having finished C. Also you say embedded development is that something in the line of BIOS and Drivers?

 

[Tweak]

Seeing as you are just starting, I would really rather look at C# or something in that line [I'm assuming you want to stay in Windows, otherwise I could suggest looking into Java / PHP / etc, etc.]

Then: As software developer, I would really recommend you continue searching the web until you find some sites that are on the level you need: The whole going-to-press thing for IT related material tends to make most printed material outdated by the time it reaches SA. Not saying there isn't great books available, but I tend to go for more expensive, reference type books when I buy a book: For tutorials and learning -- Stick to the web. The type of problem solving skills you will learn to apply using online examples is a great benefit later on.

Decent advice, must say. I might follow it myself :-D