Hi Hilmar

>the freeware program - I think it was called WebMatrix, so that you can start practicing.

You mean I can write C# and VB.NET in WebMatrix for free and create applications using .NET framework, which I also think is downloadable for free?

What all stuff is required to create and app in .NET

WebMatrix (Free)
SQL Server or equiv. Free database
.NET framework Free

Wow so creating apps in .NET is free???