   CLI/.NET?
  Hello!  I just grabbed my free copy of Visual C++ 2005 Express Addition.  I've noticed that there is an option to use this queer thing called "CLI" when making projects.  My question is:  Is it worth learning more about this technology and .NET (I've read some articles, but I'm still confused so I'm sorry if they are actually the same thing), or should I just stick with plain old C++?   
  C++/CLI is great for making existing C++ code and libraries accessible via C#. But if you are going to write new code using the .NET Framework, I wouldn't bother with C++/CLI and would instead use C#.   ;  Okay, thanks for the advice! =)   