How can you get a .net DataItem with RepeatColumns = 2 AND alternate row styling?

Question

I have a list of objects which need to be output 2 items per row, and with each alternate row to have a different background (using different CSS classes).

Currently, I'm using a DataList, binding the list to it, RepeatColumns=2, RepeatDirection="horizontal". ItemStyle and AlternatingItemStyle are being used to style the two columns. This results in the right layout but I can't figure out how to apply a different styling per row.

I am open to using any other controls to get the job done. There must be a way to achieve this without writing out the HTML manually:

Answer 1

One option is the repeater control. Much more flexible, but the trade off is that you have to build the templates for it yourself.

See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc163780.aspx