Yeah, I have been programming as a hobby for a couple years now (took AP Computer Science a couple years ago, so I know Java... I also know <i>very </i>little C...) and I'm looking into doing a project. I also thought that this would be a good time to learn a new language, because I doubt Java is capable of what I need to do:<br /><br />The project I am working on will require me to talk to a PIC Microcontroller via a Serial data link, and also it will need to be able to obtain information on wireless (802.11x wifi) signal strength on at least one network. I only need a numerical wifi strength reading (I hear that it's measured usually between -40 and -90 dB? That'd be fine.) I'm willing to learn pretty much whatever language I need to to easily get the job done... and I can work in either Windows XP or Linux (I realize Linux would probably be easier, but I prefer Windows for a variety of reasons... so if it's at all possible, you know...)<br /><br />Any help? I've tried to find stuff for Wireless protocols, and it looks like info's out there, but it's all .NET framework stuff. I can do that (like I said, I don't much care what language it ends up being, as long as it's possible), I just would like recommendations.<br /><br />Links would, naturally, be much appreciated to any resources you feel are relevant. If you have a favorite book for the language you recommend, you could throw that in too... thanks a ton!
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