Linq with MySql

Is there a free solution for using Linq and MySQL?

Can one use Visual Studio Express, Linq, and MySQL toge开发者_如何学运维ther?

• interlinq
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If you want Visual Studio integration and designer you should check MindScape LightSpeed. Though I doubt it will work with express edition, it provides free edition for small database.

You can use Nhibirnate and linq. http://ayende.com/Blog/archive/2007/03/16/Linq-for-NHibernate.aspx

An answer to this question on the Microsoft Forums would indicate that you can.

Yes, you can.

Use LINQ for NHibernate.

http://www.ayende.com/Blog/archive/2007/03/16/Linq-for-NHibernate.aspx

You can use Entity Framework and Connector/Net.

Connector/Net is the managed ADO.Net provider for MySQL and has support for Entity Framework (this was added in version 6.0, the connector is at 6.1 at the moment).

In order to do that, check out these links:

• MySQL Connector/Net
• MSDN Microsoft QuickStart to Entity Framework

Just install the connector, follow the quickstart and you'll be ready to work with Entity Framework.