hachesilva

I'd like to create a GUI utility to work with ID3 tags on mp3 files. I was looking for options and found out that programming for Windows is a daunting experience.

I can recall starting programming using Visual Basic a long, long time ago. By then I found it very easy to start with because of the drag-&-drop nature of the GUI, out-of-the-box events, etc.

What are some modern, free alternatives to Visual Basic that would allow me to easily create a GUI and attach scripts and events to its controls?

Please excuse my dated references, I am a web developer unfamiliar with programming for the desktop

I currently have a couple thousand dollars in a PayPal account that I'd like to invest on anything.

My investing knowledge is the bare minimum, I know the basics of stocks, forex and the like but that's it. I know about affiliate marketing and that stuff but don't want to pull the trigger on those without first looking into stocks.

Also, due to the fact that I'm on a latin american country with a poor banking, legal and financial system, I cannot bring the money to my country without the government taxing me heavily (around 30%) of almost any amount I bring.

What options do I have to invest in the US from outside?

PS: I've been on HN for some time now and this is my first time asking anything, please be kind.