Connect student version of vb.net to a sql database?

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Hi

I am a poor student studying towards my MCSD. I have managed to get a
cheapish student version of vb.net. Problem is that this version does not
connect to sql databases and I need it to because access ... well I just do!
I was wondering if anybody knows of any 3rd party tools or com objects etc
that would enable me to make this life giving connection?

Thanks

Frank - its a long shot, I know


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