VisualStudio 2008 (code name "Orcas") is the successor to Microsoft VisualStudioWhidbey. VisualStudio 2008 adds support for LINQ as well as better support for the WindowsVista operating system. http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/productinfo/roadmap.aspx ----- ''Named after a giant bloated whale, how appropriate.'' ---- CategoryDotNet CategoryMicrosoftTechnology