how to use vb.net

[id123]

hi,
i am installing vb.net and as an existing vb6 user i am just asking if the use of the programs are similar?#

also i had problems accessing a access database in 2000 format using vb6, in .net does that mean that the connection to databases can be done with an access 2000 format.

thanks

[mendhak]

Originally posted by id123
hi,
i am installing vb.net and as an existing vb6 user i am just asking if the use of the programs are similar?#

Nope. I strongly suggest buying a book.

also i had problems accessing a access database in 2000 format using vb6, in .net does that mean that the connection to databases can be done with an access 2000 format.

thanks

You'd have to learn ADO.NET for that.

[Grimfort]

I sooo dont like that expression ADO.Net.
I never even noticed any differences between them, its just a set of functions calls in my mind.

[mendhak]

Originally posted by Grimfort
I sooo dont like that expression ADO.Net.
I never even noticed any differences between them, its just a set of functions calls in my mind.

I don't even know ADO.NET

[Grimfort]

If you have ever connected to a database, then you probly do. Its just a naming heiracy system thats impliements using other stuff (like OLEDB and SQL server). You cant tell where vb.net stops and ado.net starts .

I remember one customer asking if we were using a certain "microsoft standard" that I cant even remember what it was called, that turned out to be using a micrsoft windows/ microsoft database/ microsoft programming lanugage together to create a product.

[Pirate]

Connecting to any OLEDB or SQL Server shouldn't be an issue as long as you have the proper DataProvider (OLEDB or ODBC...etc) , different versions neither (providing you have the lastest jet for MS Access DB) .I've used Access 97 , 2000 and XP in .NET and all works good . In VB6 I remember I did a database programm and used Access 97 .

For question #1 , sorry I don't know what you mean exactly .