>So here I am wanting to explore a new language beyond VFP but not knowing which language would make the best use of my time and offer the greatest fulfillment. My objectives are partially business and partially personal (I'd like to invest in something fun that would allow me to create a simple game or two.) (I know, I can do that with VFP also.)
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>Options include
>Visual Basic
>Java
>Python
>C++
>C#
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>Key would be a great user forum like UT where I can get help. Any thoughts, suggestions, admonishments, or other words of wisdom will be carefully considered.
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>(No flames please. I have a tender personality.)
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>Thanks

Don,
Here on UT there is already a .Net forum (VB.Net, C#.Net ... all in one single .Net forum). You can add it through your account setup I think.
I chose C# on my part. If you choose VB.Net or C#.Net then do not forget to follow link in my signature. Videos from Bob Tabor are great.
Cetin