System.Data.OracleClient namespace discontinued?

I just read this article today about how Microsoft decided to remove the System.Data.OrcaleClient namespace from .NET 4.0 library.

I used this as my primary tool for working with Oracle databases.

When I decide to upgrade my applications from the .NET 2.0 to .NET 4.0, what would bee some alternative options for working with Oracle databases in the .NET 4.0 framework?

How does OracleClient use system data?

OracleClient right click on project in Solution Explorer and select Add Reference. On the Add Reference Dialog box select System. Data. OracleClient in .

Which namespace are used to create an ASP NET application with Oracle as the database?

Data. OracleClient namespace is the . NET Framework Data Provider for Oracle.

It will be up to Oracle to keep their ODP.NET up to date.

Oracle has created a special website for OracleClient developers who are interested in learning about how and why to migrate to the Oracle Data Provider for .NET (ODP.NET).. check it out:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/dotnet/index-085703.html

(edit: Fixed the broken link)