Another problem is that, you need a different programming language depending on what you are trying to program.

If you want to program windows app that extends a microsoft product, you have to use .NET C# or VB or vbscript. If you want to program an iPhone you have to use Objective C, Android--Java, MS Mobile--Silverlight, financial apps--maybe Java...

It's not like you can learn 1 language and then be able to program anything you want..

Another problem is that, you need a different programming language depending on what you are trying to program.

If you want to program a Windows application that extends a Microsoft product, you have to use .NET C# or VB.NET or VBScript. If you want to program an iPhone you have to use Objective-C, Java for Android, Silverlight for Windows Mobile, maybe Java for financial applications, etc.

It's not like you can learn one language and then be able to program anything you want...