iOS developing for n00bs?

[DangerMoose]

Just out of curiosity, how easy is it to learn to develop iOS apps? In particular form the point of view of someone who has a little basic (and I mean very basic) knowledge of C++ but nothing else. Essentially, I get some of the concepts of programming but would be working more or less from the ground up in most respects.

Also, is is possible to get legit copies of any of the developer tools for free, if only on a trial basis? I am really just curious about it at the moment and the odds are heavily against it coming to anything like turning a profit on the app store, so I am reluctant to spend the yearly fee if I can help it.

 

[DangerMoose]

Nope, I don't have a Mac, which I am discovering is a bit of a problem. I have taken more of an interest in Macs since buying an iPad but they are currently a little above my price range.

I found the section to register as a developer for free but I guess any further interest will have to wait until I save some pennies for a Mac of some sort or I get around to doing it via VM.