re:
Just wanted to know why you are recommending C#
and why that bold STAY AWAY from VB.NET?
The language choice is a matter of preference.
It, mostly, depends on your background.
If you have a background in C, Java and/or Javascript,
you'll find it easier to learn C# than VB.NET.
re:
Then you're ready to learn ASP.NET
I'll agree om that. Many programmers don't understand the importance of *first* learning
a programming language, and *then* using it to build applications, whether web or desktop.
re:
How should I install C#? Is it freely available for download?
Installing the .Net Framework will automatically install support for both C# and VB.NET.
See :
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/net.../aa731542.aspx
The redistributable is the "bare bones" support.
The SDK gives you tons of samples.
Make sure you install IIS before installing the .Net Framework.
Juan T. Llibre, asp.net MVP
asp.net faq :
http://asp.net.do/faq/
foros de asp.net, en español :
http://asp.net.do/foros/
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On Jan 29, 10:42 am, "Thomas Hansen" <polter...@gmail.comwrote:
>>First you should learn C# (STAY AWAY from VB.NET!!!!) then one called
"Inside C# 2.0" is pretty nice
Then you should read up on a nice "Inside .Net Framework" book
(there's a good one with that exact same title I think is written by
Jeffrey Richter)
Then you're ready to learn ASP.NET (there's a couple of very nice
books with ASP.NET as the title from Microsoft Press, I think they're
black with a scissor or something on the front page)
Thanks for the reply. Just wanted to know why you are recommending C#
and why that bold STAY AWAY from VB.NET? Just wanted to know the
difference, that's all. Is C# similar to C or C++? I have XP Pro. How
should I install C#? Is it freely available for download?