i think if i had to know well say 5 languages for like a job programming then it would probably be c, c++, c#, vb and java.
in my case i don't, i just almost always program in basic languages because they are easier to read. however, knowing general c syntax is very helpful and not that hard when you can find reliable sources. The problem with a lot of c is the lack of documentation rather than the language, imho.
edit: of course, if the job required an internet basis, then the languages mentioned above would have to double and include things like asp, actionscript, etc. just in case anyone wants to mention that :)
in my case i don't, i just almost always program in basic languages because they are easier to read. however, knowing general c syntax is very helpful and not that hard when you can find reliable sources. The problem with a lot of c is the lack of documentation rather than the language, imho.
edit: of course, if the job required an internet basis, then the languages mentioned above would have to double and include things like asp, actionscript, etc. just in case anyone wants to mention that :)