Why would a VB programmer Choose C# ?

<i><b>Originally posted by : Ian Blackburn (Ian@bbits.co.uk)</b></i><br />OK I can see how a C++ programmer could be attracted to C#, but why would anyone move from VB to it? Apart from personal preferences of syntax, or wanting to feel like your using a *grown up* language (VB is grown up too of course), the only reason I can see is that it gives you more control, but ONLY if you write what MS call unsafe code.<br /><br />Does anyone have any feelings on this?

<i><b>Originally posted by : TheZel (thomas.hezel@refinery.cojm)</b></i><br /><br />I went to the .NET training tour last week. Microsoft has indicated that VB and C# will diverge in functionality as time goes on. Personally, I see them using C# more towards backend, business services, and VB for front-end client form coding. But right now, they are essentially 99% the same in terms of functionality. IMHO<br /><br />------------<br />Ian Blackburn at 8/30/2000 4:14:14 AM<br /><br />OK I can see how a C++ programmer could be attracted to C#, but why would anyone move from VB to it? Apart from personal preferences of syntax, or wanting to feel like your using a *grown up* language (VB is grown up too of course), the only reason I can see is that it gives you more control, but ONLY if you write what MS call unsafe code.<br /><br />Does anyone have any feelings on this?