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Load Images from and Save Images to a Database
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Learn how to use Zip and Unzip compatible methods with VB5 or VB6. All the code is contained in class modules that can either be compiled into an ActiveX or dropped into an existing project. The Zip/Unzip functionality is handled by the FreeWare InfoZip components from (http://www.cdrom.com/pub/infozip ) - these DLL's are included in the download.
Convert Between Image Formats in .NET
Converting from one image format to another could not be easier!
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Portable Databases
In today's world of mobile apps, it's not an unreasonable expectation to want a database that's small, lightweight, and travels with the app from device to device. Take a quick look at what's available out there, and a few of the pros and cons of each.

Localization in VB.NET
Learn how to localize your application to three different cultures.
Working with State Machines in the .NET Framework
Arun Karthick introduces you to the state machine model and shows you how to create a simple working state machine sample using the .NET framework in the C# language.