I need an application that is connected to a Access or SQL Server database. The application must take text input from a serial port and store this in the database as well as generate reports from the information. It is also desirable for the application to be able to receive information from JD Edwards World software running on an AS400. I have limited experience with VB and but have written applications in C, C++ and Java. I do not wish to spend a lot of time creating the application and was curious if VB would be the quickest way to fulfill my requirements. Any comments?