Compilers
freeBASIC – My Favorite Basic compiler. Its Cross platform and self compiled. Produces Natives.
Common Requirements
Email Handling using C# .Net
Sending – http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/1684/Sending-Mail-Using-C-via-SMTP
Receiving – http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/6062/A-POP3-Client-in-C-NET