OK, this sounds very vague and stupid, but I want to learn a new langauge.
At the moment I use windows 2000, asp, and am learning and installing Linux.
But, I want to learn a language for various reasons such as, being bored with working with servers and operating systems, want a better job etc.
What i want to get from learning the language is one which is flexible, I can use to make games, or windows based applications.
My current level of understanding is VBscript in asp pages, Lingo in shockwave to make small games.
I would like to make something to move characters i make in 3d studio or to make 2d platform games, but I would also like something that will be useful in the workplace.
So come on santa clause, which language would be ideal for me??
(ps i know my ideas are probably impossible for a beginner in any language)