Is vb.net (vb7) REALLY gonna be better?

Message same as subject really!!
would it be better to sticj with vb6 as i have bout a years experience or should i change?
i understand there will need to be a learning curve for this but is it really worth it?

[Benjamin]

yes,

VB7 incorprates a lot more features of C++...like polymorphism, inheritance, etc...

I dont even know C++! i heard that it will convert vb to VBscript or ASP, am i right?

[Benjamin]

well, you don't know C++... thats a reason they are adding more stuff to VB... so people don't have to learn C++........


I would rather use C++ any day... but all these additions to VB are cool

[HarryW]

I think I heard that too but couldn't confirm it.

Benji speaks the truth, it will incorporate some much improved object orientation features that VB currently is sadly lacking. Personally I'll stick with C++ for that kind of thing though I think. Well I suppose I'll see what it's like first actually.

[Benjamin]

I'm never going back to VB.... C++ is sooo much better...

would it be worth me learning some C++?
im a IT Consultant and i do some programming at work and i do loads in my spare time, i have bout 1years experince with VB6

Would C++ be a safe bet?

[Benjamin]

if you have time, learn C++... it's worth it

[HarryW]

Depends what you want to do with it.

If you want to build applications quickly and size/speed aren't critical, then you are okay with VB. If you want better control over everything that's going on and/or you want smaller/faster code then maybe C++ would be better, although it takes longer to write the code usually. If you want really small and fast, then you could use ASM. Horses for courses. Personally, I like C++.

Anybody know if you can overload operators in the upcoming new VB?

where would be the best place to get VB7?

[Serge]

Well guys, prepare yourselves for the whole new learning curve, as you would have to learn alot of new stuff in VB.NET

As for the price, I dont think Micro$oft has annouced it yet.

[Benjamin]

hopefully VS7 will cost the same as VS6.
wait.... thats a lot of money..... I hope it's cheaper

I bought my copy (VB6, Enterprise edition with a
subscription to all updates within 12 calendar months of
registration) for $125.00

[Benjamin]

how?

ill get my copy of Vb.net thru work
ne1 wana copy tell me