>>I am also actively learning Java. Jobs with Java and SQL seem to be in high demand. Not as much as VB but I want to have a non-Microsoft product under my belt and who has the time to learn Oracle. Beides, can't get an Oracle job without a couple years of experience.
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>May I suggest book to you: deitel.com authors of "Java How To Program 3rd Edition" ISBN 0-13-012507-5
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>So far to me, Java doesn't seem as difficult as the rap it receives. Most of that comes from OO concepts stuff I suspect. We've already been through that! :-)

Kind of weird. I'm on just finished Chapter3 of that book this morning. I thought it was just me, but I am not finding Java as hard as I thought I would. I'm making much better progress then my failed attempt at C++.

I have a friend in Dallas that has the same book. He is moving into programming and he said he is finding it easier than he thought.