Question : LINQ versus Entity Framework?

I am hearing various things aboiut LINQ.  First I heard it was the greatest database tool because .NET 3.0? added language extensions which included key words for LINQ, in C#.   Now I am hearing that the Entity Framework is replacing LINQ.

WHat's the deal with LINQ?  Is it replaced or supplements by the Entity Framework?

Where can I get the Entity Framework to play with?  What pre-requisites are there?

Thanks,
newbieweb

Answer : LINQ versus Entity Framework?

Entity Framework is a part of ADO.NET and LINQ is a querying tool. There are two separate things. You can use LINQ with EF, but one is not replacing the other.

Here's how you can get started with EF:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb386876.aspx

and some on LINQ:
http://www.programmersheaven.com/2/CSharp3-4
http://dotnetslackers.com/articles/csharp/IntroducingLINQ1.aspx

Arun