Team Bloghttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/atom.xmlCommunity Server2009-05-07T16:16:00Zhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/10/12/additional-refresh-for-the-beta-version-of-the-net-micro-framework-4-0.aspx2009-10-12T23:05:00Z2009-10-12T23:05:00ZFollowing up to some specific feedback we decided to provide one more update to the Beta version. The update is available for download at https://connect.microsoft.com/netmf/ . In this update we fix some issues with debugging over TCP/IP, we polished MDK3.80a support and we moved the entire DPWS stack over the XML native parser. We also removed a dependency from ATL in the runtime, which enables using Visual Studio Express with the Porting Kit to rebuild the CLR, the emulator, and the tools. As always...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/10/12/additional-refresh-for-the-beta-version-of-the-net-micro-framework-4-0.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9906342" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/09/24/refresh-for-the-beta-version-of-the-net-micro-framework-4-0.aspx2009-09-25T00:51:00Z2009-09-25T00:51:00ZFollowing up to your feedback we are providing a refresh for the Beta version of the .NET Micro Framework 4.0. Download procedures are as for the Beta and if you already accepted the Microsoft Connect invitations for the Beta PK and SDK, you should not have any access problem, and you should find the newest binaries in the download area on Connect. The most important changes are the addition of a new reference port for the Atmel SAM9RL64-EK development board for the SAM9RL64 processor (ARM926-J core)...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/09/24/refresh-for-the-beta-version-of-the-net-micro-framework-4-0.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9899176" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/09/04/net-micro-framework-4-0-goes-to-beta.aspx2009-09-05T00:46:00Z2009-09-05T00:46:00ZThere are actually two betas going on. One for the SDK and one for the Porting Kit. If you aren't familiar with the product, the SDK is all you need to try out creating managed applications. There is an emulator that will let you see how the Micro Framework works for creating applications. This SDK can also be used with a nubmer of development boards as they provide firmware updates for the 4.0 release. The Porting Kit is used for adapting the runtime to your hardare. Version 4.0 includes support...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/09/04/net-micro-framework-4-0-goes-to-beta.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9891640" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/28/channel-9-netmf-coverage.aspx2009-08-28T22:12:00Z2009-08-28T22:12:00ZHere is coverage of NETMF on 'This week on Channel 9'. They discuss the contest that just completed and the upcoming 4.0 release. They include a link to the 4.0 port video. The interviews with the professional contest finalists are coming next week. http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/This-Week-on-C9-NET-Micro-Framework-Azure-and-PHP/ . In the mean time, are you ready for Version 4.0 Beta? It is just around the corner....(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/28/channel-9-netmf-coverage.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9888755" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/25/dare-to-dream-different-contest-winners.aspx2009-08-25T20:50:00Z2009-08-25T20:50:00ZThe final round of judging was completed last Friday evening. As I have mentioned before, the number and quality of the entries has made the contest very enjoyable but has made the selection process very difficult. The finalist and their projects are as follows: Professional Category James NG (US) - First Prize - a security device (watch) that replaces all your passwords, car keys, credit cards and more Deon Schaffer (US) - Second Prize - a device to control aroma therapy in the home both locally...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/25/dare-to-dream-different-contest-winners.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9884037" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/11/offer-for-dare-to-dream-different-contestants.aspx2009-08-11T19:17:00Z2009-08-11T19:17:00ZIf you participated in Rounds 2 or 3 of the Dare to Dream Different contest, the GHI Electronics folks have a coupon offer for you that is very generous. You can visit their site at http://tinyclr.blogspot.com/ and learn more. The basics of the offer are: ======================== GHI Electronics, LLC is giving away 100 coupons and free consulting hours to Dare to Dream Different contestants. Coupons and consulting hours and provided as follows: 1,000.00 USD coupon plus 20 consulting hours for each...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/11/offer-for-dare-to-dream-different-contestants.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9864575" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/03/the-first-working-prototypes-for-the-v4-0-release-are-up-running.aspx2009-08-03T20:46:00Z2009-08-03T20:46:00ZA couple of weeks ago we released the pre-Beta porting kit for the v4.0 release of the Micro Framework to selected porting partners. Since then a number of partners got their development boards up&amp; running. We are very pleased for this easy transition and eager to see what the new features, like HTTP, can do. GHI completed their first working prototype for the v4.0 release that runs on their newest ChipworkX board. Please see a demo here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8TkdnYjBEE ....(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/08/03/the-first-working-prototypes-for-the-v4-0-release-are-up-running.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9856408" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/29/new-hardware.aspx2009-07-30T01:26:00Z2009-07-30T01:26:00ZThere is some interesting new hardware that is hitting the streets these days and I wanted to take a minute in case you missed some of it. There are new modules and boards from Device Solutions, AUG Electronics, and GHI Electronics. I’ll go through them in the order that they came out. I won’t replicate the spec sheets here – just give you an idea of what they have and a link for you to learn more. Meridian/P First, the Meridian/P from Device Solutions is the Meridian module in a prototyping package....(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/29/new-hardware.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9852617" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/28/update-on-the-open-source-transition.aspx2009-07-29T00:59:00Z2009-07-29T00:59:00ZLots to report here. First, the pre-release of version 4.0 has gone out to our hardware partners last week. They get a little jump on it so that they can have harwdare to support the broader beta. If you would like more information on that program - please 'Ask Colin'. The open Beta will be coming next month with the final release of 4.0 in the fall. There are some great new features in it for those who missed earlier descriptions. There are performance improvements in the graphics as well as extensions...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/28/update-on-the-open-source-transition.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9851442" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/08/netmf-and-energy-management.aspx2009-07-08T17:45:00Z2009-07-08T17:45:00ZAs we have seen from several of the entries in the Dare to Dream Different contest, there is a lot of interest energy management applications and the use of the Micro Framework in these applications. It absolutely makes sense since these solutions include a range of elements from small devices for local control of power consumption and UI to back end SQL Server databases and everything in between. The Micro Framework is an obvious platform for these solutions because it supports the same programming...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/08/netmf-and-energy-management.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9824083" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/07/cool-imagine-cup-entry.aspx2009-07-07T20:12:00Z2009-07-07T20:12:00ZOur Dare to Dream Different contestants are not the only ones using the Micro Framework in creative ways. The Micro Framework was part of the solution in an entry to the Imagine Cup ( http://imaginecup.com/ ) that won the Chinese competition and will be moving on to the next level competition in Egypt. The project demonstrates the automation of healthcare data and how it can be used to improve the provision of medical services. The Micro Framework is used as the gateway for the collection of data...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/07/07/cool-imagine-cup-entry.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9822973" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/06/19/dare-to-dream-different-contest-update.aspx2009-06-19T20:22:00Z2009-06-19T20:22:00ZThe Dare to Dream Different contest http://dreamdifferentcontest.com/ is nearing the completion of the judging for the second round. The final selection will be made soon and the third round contestants brought to Redmond. I have looked at some of the videos and I have to say that I am extremely impressed by the quality of the work that was done for the contest. The judging will be very close. I can't wait to share out the videos so that everyone can see the creative thinking that went into the projects...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/06/19/dare-to-dream-different-contest-update.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9790940" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/06/15/baby-steps-in-opening-the-product.aspx2009-06-16T01:34:00Z2009-06-16T01:34:00ZAs you all know, we are working through all the issues associated with moving the product from a revenue model to an 'open' model. That will all take place with the next release as promised earlier. In the interim, we are taking some steps with the 3.0 product which is available for use in development and products as before. To faciliate the broadest use of the platform, we are making the porting kit available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center - the same place where the SDK is...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/06/15/baby-steps-in-opening-the-product.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9756247" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/05/20/update-on-the-transition.aspx2009-05-20T19:45:00Z2009-05-20T19:45:00Z2 weeks ago now, we announced several changes - that the product was moving into Developer Division and that we were changing our business model to include access to the code. Unfortunately, we created some confusion and concern by only providing the broadest overview of our direction without any additional detail. My intention had been to provide that overview as soon as we knew it and to follow-up quickly with more detail. Microsoft is a big company as you know and there is alot more complexity...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/05/20/update-on-the-transition.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9632519" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/05/07/net-micro-framework-evolution.aspx2009-05-08T02:16:00Z2009-05-08T02:16:00ZFollowing the move of the .NET Micro Framework team to the Developer Division of Microsoft we are planning on involving the community in the future definition and development of the product by allowing access to the source code of the runtime and object model, as well as the drivers. We are currently in the process of framing the rules of engagement and we hope to be able to offer both a process for a regulated development effort and a broad license, so that it will be possible to take advantage...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/netmfteam/archive/2009/05/07/net-micro-framework-evolution.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9595280" width="1" height="1">NETMF Team Bloggershttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/NETMF+Team+Bloggers.aspx