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.NET Compact Framework

The Microsoft .NET Compact Framework is a hardware-independent environment that supports building and running managed applications on resource-constrained computing devices.

.NET Compact Framework Highlights

.NET Compact Framework

Now in Marketplace: Facebook’s latest public offering
I know many of you have been eagerly anticipating the newest version of the official Facebook app, which we teased last month (on Facebook, natch.) W... more
Thursday, May 24 Michael Stroh
Sweet! It’s a cake contest to win a Windows Phone
We think our Start screen is pretty sweet. But have you ever seen a cake shaped like a Windows Phone? Our fans have shared a few on Facebook, so we th... more
Wednesday, May 23 Michael Stroh
Starting today you need Windows Phone 7.5 to use Marketplace
Today’s the day. This afternoon we started requiring Windows Phone 7.5 on phones to download, buy, update, or review apps in Marketplace. As I&r... more
Tuesday, May 22 Mazhar Mohammed
On Xbox avatars and stolen skateboards
You might have noticed that we had a promotion over the weekend – sign up for our newsletter, and get a free Xbox avatar prop: We thought it wa... more
Monday, May 21 KC Lemson
New official wallpapers for your Windows Phone
Our fans have created some fantastic Windows Phone wallpapers over the years. Today we’re unveiling a new nature series from Windows Phone fan and Lon... more
Monday, May 21 Michael Stroh
The Wrap: The Focus 2 arrives, “Dear Windows Phone,” new 99 cent Xbox games
Here are my favorite Windows Phone highlights of the week. What about you?The Samsung Focus 2 arrives on SundayHeads up that the Samsung Focus 2 mak... more
Friday, May 18 Michael Stroh
Have you updated to Windows Phone 7.5?
For the past few weeks I’ve been mentioning that you’ll soon need Windows Phone 7.5 installed on your phone to buy, download, or update apps from Mark... more
Thursday, May 17 Mazhar Mohammed

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.NET Compact Framework Code Gallery SamplesCode Gallery

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.NET Compact Framework Projects on CodePlexCodePlex

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.NET Compact Framework Articles in MSDN MagazineMSDN Magazine

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