should I use a Dataset?

Hi,

I'm having a lot of trouble trying to get a RowCount value returned from a stored procedure. (basically "tell me how many rows contain 'keyword' " and then show the RowCount in a label (or any control, as long as it's on the screen!)). http://forums.asp.net/t/1365984.aspx

I've decided to look into using a dataset, then writting some C# to search through the dataset so I can get the rowcount. Do you think this is the best way to do this? also I've never used a dataset before and I don't know where to begin!

any help would be appreciated
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