C# and Java being so similar would have to account for something I would think.

>>>But as I said before: Choice of language is really not a big deal. Go with >whatever appeals more to you. Technically, there is very little difference. >VB.NET currently has a big push towards more productivity. But guess what: >When you talk to the C# team, you get the same message.
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>>On average, C# jobs pay more than Vb.net jobs. Good to keep in mind.
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>I know. Heck, I don't mind saying it in public: I love C# :-)
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>Markus