I've stumbled across another asp.net related problem that I think should be easier then it is. I've started using the SqlDataSource control which can be great because it allows you to do a sort of "Live" edit of the selected data. This is all great except for the fact that the only way I can get it to work is if the data I'm selecting and binding to a grid is bound on when the page is loaded the first time.

The problem this creates is that there is no way to enter some search criteria and then click a button to execute the search, bind the results to the grid and then edit the results. The edit part of the functionality is now broken. I don't know why Microsoft designed the DataSource controls like this because it makes them useful in only the simplest of scenarios.

I've started a Google Groups post here if you want to see the progress on this. You can always post comments here as well.

Maybe I'm just missing the point of the DataSource controls and maybe there are newer more advanced controls that I am not aware of. Microsoft has been developing new technologies at such a fast rate that I can't keep up with everything.

Christmas 2007 - Yosemite - Half Dome
Originally uploaded by mohaaron

I just had to share this photo of Yosemite I took the day before Christmas. I would highly recommend that you visit Yosemite in the winter time and when there is snow on the ground. It's a magical place.