Where do I start learning .NET? This is perhaps the most asked question on www.asp.net forums. With the arrival of ASP.NET 2.0 I think it will be a better idea to start learning 2.0 instead of 1.x. The reason I am saying this is that 2.0 is quite different from 1.x. Here is some basic stuff which might help a newbie to start .NET.

C++ and Java developers:

If you are coming from the C++ or java background your choice should be C# since its pretty much the same syntax and you can quickly pick it up. Suggestions for books is a good questions. I would say check out www.gridviewguy.com book's section.

VB6 Developers:

If you are coming from the VB background than you should be comfartable with VB.NET. There is only one book you need to buy "ASP.NET Unleashed" by Stephan Walter.

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