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anyone know of a free vb.net compiler or development platform. I want to try to learn vb.net programming, but don't want to spend $$$ for a compiler.

Can any1 tell me a place where i can download a small Java compiler other than sun site ??

I am just starting out learning C++, and Im looking for a good compiler to use in Win XP Pro and Win 95c. I got some software with a book (Turbo C++ Lite), but It does not want to work on either system, even though it is set up normaly. Im strapped for cash, so I am looking for something that is...