title: How to use 'Distinct' in vb.net linq
body: <p>I am using VS 2013, VB, MVC, with Razor views.  I am trying to populate the values of a dropdown list without repeating the same value. I have successfully passed the various building names to the view and populated the drop down list, however I am seeing buildings repeated.  </p>
  
  <p>This is what I've tried:</p>
  
  <pre><code>        Dim distinctBuildings = From Building In db.tblLocations
                                  Select Building
                                  Distinct
  
          Return View(distinctBuildings)
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>What is the proper way to use distinct?</p>