Why does the compiler say that 'Linq' does not exist in the 'System'
namespace when specifying a using statement as follows:
using System.Linq;
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         I try to type using system.linq in Visual studio 2005. But
it complains that no namespace
of System.ling is found. Maybe I need to add reference to System.linq.
How can I add System.Linq Namespace in Visual Studio 2005 Csharp.

I used the function below to convert a string to a hashed string.
But I found whaterver string I input, I the output hashed sring always have
a "=" character ending.
Is there any problem about this function.

I tried to use association property in Marc Select() extension method but
got exception
in Bind() call
Property 'Customer.ContactName' is not defined for type 'nwind.Order'"

I am trying to use the following; I have an array with bunch of values
in it. I am trying to find a value that contains part of the string I
am passing
eg

Should we call .Dispose() every chance we get... on every object that
exposes .Dispose()... and every time we have such an object?
For example, is it true that *every* time I create a DataTable and use it,
that I should call .Dispose of the DataTable instance when I'm done with ...

I have a base class that implements IDisposable.
Then I have a derived class, in which I write the following:
public override void Dispose() {
}

I have 3 static methods that share almost the same code with only a few
lines where different operators are used.
Is there a way to pass in an operator as a parameter?
pseudo code

Is there a tool available that will convert a vbs file (WScript) to VB.Net?

I was wondering, why use properties instead of get and set methods?
I have a colleague who dislikes properties - and much prefers to write
"string GetName()" and "void SetName(string name)" methods for example.
Are there any arguments as to why properties are better? Or is it just

I have a datagridview with custom update-method where I access the
this.Rows property directly. I have no bindingsources, datatsets or
anything (and it would cost me a lot of work to change this).
Now I would like to update the datagridview by a background-thread.

Whats the best way of handling a DPI which is different from
development machine?
In my current case resolution is not an issue as all machines have the
same resoluation..

How do i Capture the Text box Paste event
From the Builtin Context Menu of textbox control
Or do i need to replace the default context menu
TIA

I am beginning C# programming and am trying to open frmOrders from a button
in frmCustomer (in Northwind database) with CustomerID as the link between
the two forms. What is the easiest and quickest way to do this? I'm stuck at:
private void btnOrders_Click(object sender, ...

I am using Microsoft CodeDOM to generate VB.NET code for one of my
application. For this purpose, when give the call to
GenerateCodeFromCompileUnit() method of ICodeGenerator class, it
generates the following comment header automatically in the generated