balinor - 3:13 am on Jan 20, 2004 (gmt 0)

I think it all depends on exactly what kind of work you are going to be doing. Find what aspect you LIKE about web design (graphics, HTML, databases, templates, etc) and focus on that to start. It is difficult to try to learn all of these skill sets in the beginning. I'd suggest starting smaller (HTML & CSS) and then maybe incorporating some Javascript and THEN move up to PHP or ASP. Start with the basics.