Some interesting comments guys - really appreciated..

Im at work now and I was discussing this with my line manager, and he reckons I would be better off learning Ruby (not for the n900) but for a work basis as he thinks that we will be standardising on Ruby for all our scripting needs..

This could be handy as it will mean that I will get to learn at work if I push to go in that direction, if not I can carry on and learn C++/Python as a hobby at home. How valid is Ruby on the n900? Im presuming the earlier comments about it being an interpreted language still apply, though Im being told it is fast?

I cant see me doing Qt, purely as the use for that in MS world is limited, whereas C++/Python/Ruby have their uses in a microsoft centric organisation. If Im wrong ppoint out

dwould - I will certainly have a look at youir blog when I get home...

Will reply further once I've finished work, but Im grateful for all the help so far..