It would be really nice if someone (like si_the_geek) would write a small, simple, updated code tutorial on ADO.NET like the one that Beacon wrote for ADO here:

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=153935

with this info included:
http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=416225

Just some basic setup and framework to help people get started. The one Beacon wrote, plus the extra info from Si was great for ADO, but we need a new version fro ADO.NET and make it a sticky!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!?!