I just started learning VB .NET and I find a lot of difference even when starting a new project. The thing I like most about this version is that you can show transparent pictures on a picture box, and then can be really helpful building custom controls that support skins and stuff.
Other thing is that they have combined VC++, C#, and VB all into one IDE which create a kind of mess. And I also find this version harder and more complicated than previous ones because of its new OOP design(eg lotssss of inherited objects become confusing).
What would you rate VB .NET at comparing to the previous versions and do you think it's worth moving on to .NET right now or just stick with 6?