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From: Robert Robbins <rrobbins@mail.sunlink.net>
Subject: Re: Which language pays most 17457 -- C++ vs. Java?
Date: 1997/12/18
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John Seitz wrote:
> 
> I personally think Pascal in a great educational language.  However, if you
> want to learn a something for the money Learn Powersoft's PowerBuilder.
> Salaries for that programmer are very high.  Now don't get me wrong, I don't
> think you want to see if you like programming by using Powerbuilder.
> 
> If you just want to tinker, I really like Delphi.  You learn about Objects
> and datatypes.  You also get to play with a GUI builder.
> 
> John
> 
John,
	Pascal used to be popular for teaching data structures but it
is not ideal for beginners. I think these language debates are
pointless.
You should just learn as many languages as possible. I've gone to the
trouble of obtaining virtually every PC compiler available (even RPG!)
so I can dabble in them all. COBOL is my favorite because its a
procedural
language and less cryptic than any other language. You can write COBOL
in
complete sentences! Nobody should hestitate to pick up a little COBOL.

				Robert Robbins