.NET is very similar to Java. VB.NET is half of C# in my opinion.
:: Advantages ::
# Fully object orientated ...
# Built-in libraries replace the need for quirky Windows APIs
# Just as powerful as Java
:: Disadvantages ::
# Framework is 20MB, VB6 is ~1.2
# Windows XP users need to acquire it
# GDI+ libraries are slow compared to discrete APIs
Trent Jackson
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