>>>Yup and most of it worthless crap that doesn't solve real business issues...
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>That's true..
>But the web has a trove of good information about .NET applications at one's fingertips and that is a major asset for .NET.
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Some of that information is actually correct and/or comprehensible. A lot is incorrect/irrelevant/incomplete/just plain drivel.

It would be nice if the manufacturer documented their platform or environment. I realize that is a big job for any .NET technology, but it is also a big $$ item.

This will probably be the reason I finally jump the Microsoft .NET ship. If I jump, it probably won't be for any open source venture unless they really do document the platform or environment and not just expect you to search through reams of drooling geek drivel searching for clear answers.

>The only other platform I know is VFP and I'd estimate that the .NET application information on the web is richer than VFP information by orders of magnitudes.
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>I've yet to search for a solution to a .NET application problem and come away completely empty-handed.
>I'm so spoiled now that if I don't come up with a copy and paste answer, I'm disappointed.
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>I haven't said this in a while, but I should repeat every chance I get how valuable Bonnie Berent's blog about strongly-typed datasets has been.
>It's a perfect way to get into the subject.