Marcus Muller wrote:
I'd very much prefer to learn ruby, but it seems like the asp.net IDE is better for someone new to web programming like myself. The ability to use a wysiwyg design view in visual studio is a big plus
We have a Wysiwyg Rails designer for Visual Studio in Ruby In Steel. Sounds as though that's what you are looking for
http://www.sapphiresteel.com/GUI-Drag-and-Drop-Development-For
best wishes
Huw Collingbourne
SapphireSteel Software http://www.sapphiresteel.com