Hi guys,
So I'm looking for a new programming language to start learning but can't decide which one to pick...
I want to be able to eventually write server applications using that language (game servers/ emulators) so I know something like VB ain't gonna do the job.
I've looked at C/C++ which obviously would be best choices due to sheer power I'd get however learning and developing curve seems to be too long D:
Also I don't really like languages with dependencies like the whole .NET thing or JVM hence C# and Java ain't gonna be my choices either :| Well... I'm not sure :<
Are there any other languages powerful enough for writing speed demanding stuff like emulators?
Would Python be any good here? Anything else?
I'm a VB6 programmer with 5 years of experience and about two years of PHP. Also I read several books on C so I know it's advantages and disadvantages .
Knowing that, what would your suggestion be?