'Contains()' workaround using Linq to Entities?

Question

I\'m trying to create a query which uses a list of ids in the where clause, using the Silverlight ADO.Net Data Services client api (and therefore Linq To Entities). Does any

Answer 1

I think a Join in LINQ can be a walkaround.

I haven't tested the code though. Hope it helps. Cheers. :-)

List txnIds = new List();
// Fill list 

var q = from t in svc.OpenTransaction
        join tID in txtIds on t equals tID
        select t;

Join in LINQ:

http://weblogs.asp.net/salimfayad/archive/2008/07/09/linq-to-entities-join-queries.aspx