Source: David Hayden, Filed: ADO.NET, LINQ for SQL Tutorials, O/R Mapping Tools
I have read a few early teched reports that talk about Microsoft having two object-relational mapping type technologies available for the next .NET 3.0 Framework. Andres came out with the clearest report on it which has peaked my interest:
“OK, it actually happened. We'll have two mapping technologies in .NET v.next.
Linq for SQL, previously known as DLinq is the 'simple' mapping technology.
Linq for Entities, will be on top of the new ADO.NET Entity Framework, and will be the 'complex' (we could say 'real') mapping technology.”
Interesting that they will be coming out with 2 flavors. I hope the additional choices don't confuse the subject of data access further.