>I know that I read in 2005 there is a short alternative to
>
>

>If Not (x Is Nothing) Then
>   x.Dispose
>End If
>

>
>in 2005, but I can't seem to find what it is. Anybody know?

I just found what I was looking for. The above code can be replaced with this:

If x IsNot Nothing Then
   x.Dispose
End If

It's a little more straightforward to me.