Hi Mike,

that's why I was surprised that I couldn't find any reference to them :)

Thanks for the links, this is definitely interesting.

>Hi Frank
>
>You don't really think I'd go without business objects, do you? ;) I'm not sure if you can use them in WindowsForms apps. Here's something about the DNN 2 architecture: Note they are on version 3 now.
>
>http://www.wwwcoder.com/main/parentid/224/site/3030/68/default.aspx
>
>>Hi Mike,
>>
>>I had a quick read thru the dotnetnuke website. It looks interesting, but I haven't quite grasped if it fits in with a multi-tier design. Will I be able to easily create my business objects using the framework and then create a desktop based front end (for heavy duty data entry) as well as a web interface?
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>>>Hi Frank
>>>
>>>I've been looking at DotNetNuke. While it is not a generator like I believe IronSpeed is and while I've not actually tried IronSpeed, I suggest you look at DotNetNuke.
>>>
>>>For one, it is a collection of code with a working architecture and samples. For another, it is modular enough that a user could install a new component leaving you to work on the harder stuff. There are third party modules that may be purchased with the source for ridiculously lower prices. It comes with full source code and it's open source VB.Net.
>>>
>>>Applications can be built on top of it. That qualifies it as a framework in my book. One third party add-on that I can't believe is so inexpensive is SigmaPro. http://www.onyaktech.com/
>>>
>>>It is a way for project managers and workers to collaborate. It has a helpdesk module and a utility to import tasks from MS Project. It makes the whole process web-based.
>>>
>>>>Thanks Tracy,
>>>>
>>>>That looks quite interesting.
>>>>
>>>>>I know a few net developers that are really happy with this one:
>>>>>
>>>>>http://www.ironspeed.com/products/default.aspx
>>>>>
>>>>>(fixed link)
>>>>>
>>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I know about the Mere Mortals framework, but are there any other frameworks out there that anyone would recommend?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Also does anybody have any opinion on the MM Framework they'd be willing to share?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Frank