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Without knowing specifics, I would try data adapters and datasets.Drag and drop the data adapter from the toolbar. It'll present a wizard-like function that you can follow through to select the tables, columns, etc. It will also allow you to choose insert, delete, update, select. When you're done, the code is generated into your class. It'll at least give you an idea of what's happening behind the scenes.Your best bet is to search for "datasets" "dataadapters" in google and refer to the VB.NET 2005 doc.If you're using anything other than MS SQL Server, MS Access, etc you'll need to download the appropriate libraries (for example MySQL).

I can be daunting, but just start simple. For instance: Private Sub ThreadTest 'This is all the code needed to spin a thread off Dim t as system.threading.thread(addressof MyFirstThread) t.startEnd SubPrivate Sub MyFirstThread() Dim i as integer While i < 10 threadResult = threadResult + (i * 2) i += 1 End WhileEnd Sub Of course, threads have many methods and may need to be managed or synchronized. Used sparingly, though, they're not that complicated. Notice from miCRoSCoPiC^eaRthLinG: In future make sure when you post any kind of code, it's enclosed within the CODE tags. If any mod does it for you later on - you loose out on a lot of credits, owing to the penalizing system.

I've tried a few different anti-virus packages and I've settled on Avast. You can't beat the price (free for non-business use).My only complaint would be the auto-download feature. It can catch you off guard at times in that the download takes up some system resources and bandwith which make you think there's a problem. I believe it can be scheduled but I haven't bothered with it yet. Also, if you're on a wireless connection (wifi) and you're not connected to the internet, you get annoying messages that the download wasn't sucessful.But in terms of providing anti-virus support and a low margin of false alarms, it's been fantastic. I have not had a single problem since I started using it.

Not sure I can help you too much, but if this setup is only temporary, you can always boot Linux as a LiveCD so you wouldn't have to mess with startup partitions.You can always make disk 2 your primary boot disk, then try installing linux. Depending on the distro, it may recognize the win98 partition and let you install the linux one without too much trouble. glty

Also remember that there are different standards for Wifi (802.11 networking). 802.11b is older and slower (10mb) but gives you a longer signal range. 802.11g offers faster throughput but is more limited on range.For range, the antenna is really important. Most notebooks that have 802.11 built in have external antennas built into the case (the screen most likely). PCMCIA cards have the antenna on the end that juts out of the slot. And USB can be anywhere. Knowing the antenna location is important because signal degrades between the access point and the antenna. You can use software like netstumbler that'll let you see the differences in signal as you move around the house.

Check the bios settings to ensure that they match the hard drive specifications. I had a thinkpad a while back that had the same symptoms (ie would hang, couldn't re-install XP, etc). I would boot LiveCD Linux so I tracked it down to the hard drive.Although my problem ended up being a problem with the hard drive, the symptoms were similiar so it's worth a look. GLTY