Okay, thanks for the opinions guys.
Seems low level pointer use is main difference... i take it high level event-delegation pointers are still ok... hmm i'll find out.
Found this which seems useful:
In summary, when evaluating programming languages for .NET, the choice between C# and VB.NET is largely a matter of personal preference. In the past, VB may have been looked down upon by some developers who considered it to be inherently less powerful than other general purpose languages. But VB.NET is altogether a different beast from VB6. It is every bit as powerful as C#, it has full access to the .NET Framework and its compiled applications should generally be just as fast and efficient as similar applications written in C#.
The only major difference between the two languages is that C# can break out of the ‘managed’ world of .NET to support unsafe code should this be required. However unsafe code is, as its name suggests, inherently hazardous and you may feel that it is a good thing to avoid using it. Explicit use of pointers is seldom required when programming .NET. If you really feel that you cannot do without pointers, then C# would be a good choice of language. If you are happy to work within the managed world of .NET, then C# or VB.NET would be equally suitable for your purposes.
Of course, there are other .NET languages available too. At first sight, C++ might seem the most attractive choice for programmers with previous experience of that language. You need to be aware, however, that the .NET version of C++ is best used for manipulating unmanaged memory. In most cases, C# would be a better choice of .NET language for a programmer with C++ experience. Unlike C++, the C# language was specifically designed for the .NET Framework. It benefits from a simple syntax, garbage collection and type safety to eliminate many potential bugs.
For Java programmers, the J# language provides a Java-style alternative to C#. It offers the easiest migration path for projects developed using Microsoft’s Visual J++. However, bear in mind that the syntax of C# is also very similar to that of Java. Moreover, both Java and C# provide garbage collection to reclaim unused memory, they both avoid pointers by default and implement a simplified form of single-descent object orientation. Unless you have a particular reason for selecting J#, therefore, the C# language should generally be preferred.
