New Windows Application - What language?

Question

We are currently in pre phase of developing a desktop application for windows. But when hearing all the latest discussions on Windows 8, Silverlight, WPF, Jupiter I don't know what to believe anymore. Is it wrong starting a new project with WPF now? Should I switch to Silverlight? Or should I wait until more details of Windows 8 comes out?

Answer 1

Pick the least complicated language that has the features your app needs to run.

If all you need is HTML5 and Javascript, use that. Then you'll have an application that will run in any browser, everywhere.

If you need the .Net runtime, use any CLR supported language (C#, VB.Net, F#, etc.) with Mono or Visual Studio. .Net applications are going to be supported a long time.