Question: what are the basic computer languages that the IT companies today sought for in a candidate? 

Answer: It looks like two sets of languages:\nC#, VB,net (and closely related MS tech).\n-- or --\nJAVA and related tech.\n\nFew places need both - most are either Java shops or MS shops. C and C++ are dead except for specialized stuff (a shame as C++ is mature, very stable and easy to program in).\n\nFor straight web developement, that's a different game.  Suggest asp.net or php plus html/css/javascript (the usual stuff).\n\nIf your use the keyword 'developer' in a monster.com or workopolis (career search sites) search, you can get a good idea of what's hot.
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