What's New in the .NET Micro Framework Platform SDK

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This version of the SDK contains the following new features.

  • Full Compatibility with Visual Studio 2008 SP1: You can now use Visual Studio 2008 service pack 1 (SP1) for your .NET Micro Framework development.

  • New DPWS Tools: The .NET Micro Framework provides enhanced functionality to its managed Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS) stack. Specifically, it now offers code generation tools that simplify the process of DPWS development. The DPWS overview provides information on how to use the DPWS stack.

  • Wi-Fi: Your applications can take advantage of wireless networking using the 802.11 standard.

  • SLL Connections: Secure ethernet and wireless sessions can be established with connections that use industry-standard secure socket layer (SSL) connections.

    Note

    SLL is not supported in the emulator.

  • USB Devices: The framework enables you to connect USB devices, such as USB mice, to your hardware.

  • Touch Screen and Stylus Support: The framework now offers a standardized interface for hardware that uses a touch screen and stylus.

  • File System Support: The framework's new block storage API and file system API enable your applications to store information on cards. Microsoft provides a FAT-compatible file system, however, you can also create one of your own.

  • Versioning: Your managed application can now query the HAL version number to ensure that the application is installed on the correct version of the firmware.

  • Enhanced Font Support: The framework now enables your applications to use 4-bits-per-pixel fonts.

  • Hardware Provider Improvements: Significant improvements have been made to hardware providers.

  • Thread Priority Improvements: The .NET Micro Framework now offers enhanced techniques for thread management.