Hi.
Am starting out a new project in C# , Sql Server
Up to now, I was using a Purchased Framework to hadle all data processing but response from company is not great now and suspect they may not be around in a while (at least in the Framework business )

Any suggestons as to what 'Data' framework to use ?
Entity Framework looks popular (and its also built in) and looks powerful

Is this the 'DeFacto' standard now for C#/ SQLServer or are there other kids on the block

Tia
Gerard