[dba-VB] Access data across the internet

Hi Gustav (and Shamil)

I've been following this discussion with some interest.  My impression of
web services is that they are basically for publishing information (like a
parts catalogue) which could be read and used by clients.  I gather that
this is not the whole picture.

I've spent several hours on the web recently trying to get more information;
however I have yet to stumble on a site which gives a clear explanation
and/or some practical examples.  Do you have any good references?

Thanks,

Doug Steele

On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM, Gustav Brock <Gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:

> Hi John
>
> I'll have to second Shamil. When I joined an early presentation of Windows
> Communication Foundation it was the first time I began understanding what
> web services are about - all other info had been bits and pieces, some
> working but none with the big picture. WCF is so well thought out that you
> can say "this time MS got it right".
>
>
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