General help in VB2005

[imagetvr]

I have some experience in Visual Basic 6. I wish to learn Visual Basic 2005.


1. VB.NET and Visual Basic 2005 is same ? ( IS Visual Basic 2005 called VB.NET ?)

2. Is it possible to learn self (VB 2005) ? Where can i get free tutorials and help ?

3. Whether Visual Basic 2005 Supports Database programming well ? (I need DataBase programming)

5. Visual Basic 2005 supports bill printing in POint of Sales ?


Please guide me

Thanks


senthil kumar

[Phil Weber]

1. Yes, VB 2005 is VB.NET.
3. Yes, VB 2005 supports database programming.
5. Yes, VB 2005 can print to any printer supported by Windows.

2. It is possible to learn VB.NET on your own. There are numerous free tutorials online. You may find these sites helpful:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vbasic/ms789094.aspx
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/beginner/

[Hack]

And, in addition to the online tutorials, don't forget about DevX and the .NET section contained therein.

If you have a .NET coding question, and I'm sure you will, post it and we will see what we can do to help you work it out.