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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.
LINQ Preview (May 2006).msi
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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.
Supported Operating System
Longhorn (Windows Code Name), Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2
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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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- 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.
