Microsoft Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” Language-Integrated Query, May 2006 Community Technology Preview
Brief Description
A preview of LINQ, code name for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that encompass language-integrated data query, set, and transform operations.
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Quick Details
| File Name: | LINQ Preview (May 2006).msi |
| Version: | May2006 |
| Date Published: | 5/10/2006 |
| Language: | English |
| Download Size: | 16.0 MB |
| Estimated Download Time: | 39 min 56K |
Overview
LINQ is a codename for a set of extensions to the .NET Framework that encompass language-integrated data query, set, and transform operations. It includes extensions to the C# and Visual Basic languages with native language syntax for queries and provides class libraries to take advantage of these capabilities.
This package is a combined update of both the VB and C# LINQ Community Technology Previews released in January 2006 and December 2005. It includes samples, whitepapers, hands-on labs and compiler/IDE support for creating LINQ-enabled applications. Major component additions in this release are the DLinq Designer, LINQ over Dataset, Data Binding, and ASP.NET LINQ project templates. For more detailed information, see the readme.
Note: This is only for testing purposes. Features may change before launch. 
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System Requirements
- Supported Operating Systems: Longhorn (Windows Code Name) ; Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2
This preview may not work correctly on 64-bit operating systems.
- Required Software:
o At least one of these versions of Visual Studio:
- An English-language version of Visual Studio and Windows is recommended – this release has not been tested on other platforms.
o Windows Installer 2.0
- Optional Software:
- To run DLinq samples, you must have one of the following installed:
- SQL Server 2005 Express (included with Visual Studio 2005)
- These versions of SQL Server will require some minor code changes to the samples (see the Troubleshooting section in the readme for instructions):
- SQL Server 2005 (non-Express)
- SQL Server 2000a
- To use the LINQ WinFX project template, you must have WinFX Runtime Beta 2 installed.
- Disk Space Requirements: 75 MB
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Instructions
- Important: Make sure you have the latest service pack and critical updates for the version of Windows that you are running. To find recent security updates, visit Windows Update.
- Click the Download button in the upper right-hand corner of this page to start the download
- Do one of the following:
- To start the installation immediately, click Run.
- To save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.
- To cancel the installation, click Cancel.
IMPORTANT: If you have installed previous pre-release versions of LINQ, such as the December 2005 or PDC LINQ Preview or the January 2006 Visual Basic LINQ Preview, then you must remove them via Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel before installing this release. Top of page
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