Jess,
>1. Is Entity Framework a separate product and not in VS2008 box?
>2. So you mean, we cannot make use of LINQ features to manipulate existing MM.Net objects?
Yes, Entity Framework hasn't shipped yet, but should in Q1 2008. You can use LINQ to perform SELECTS on entity lists returned from MM .NET business objects.
Best Regards,
Kevin McNeish
Eight-Time .NET MVP
VFP and iOS Author, Speaker & Trainer
Oak Leaf Enterprises, Inc.
Chief Architect, MM Framework
http://www.oakleafsd.com