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Converting Head First Java Concepts and Code to C#

Introduction

Page  xxviii:  Getting Started

Obviously you can't program C# with a Java complier. Once of the best C# IDE/compilers is available for free. It's Microsoft's Visual C# Express Edition. You can download it for free

There are feature differences among the many versions of Visual Studio, as the higher editions of VS have more features than the free express editions.  From what I understand, however, the differences for the beginning developer are not very significant -- so the express edition of Visual C#  should be able to handle most of what you are doing.  If you are curious you can compare the editions of Visual Studio 2005.