[geeks] Introductory programming language?

[Sridhar Ayengar]

J. Alexander Jacocks wrote:
> After listening to all these suggestions, I wonder why all these
> exotic and complex languages are being suggested as good learning
> tools.

I don't know if I'd call any of the languages suggested to be "complex".

And exotic?  Perhaps.  But the least exotic language in the world is VB 
and I think it's one of the worst choices for a beginner.

Also, I think Pascal is too threadbare to consider.

Peace...  Sridhar