>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

I would default to Entity Framework.