Following 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

The .NET Micro Framework v3.0 includes a full-featured DPWS stack and a code generation tool, MFSvcUtil.exe, that generates Hosted Service Stubs and Client Proxies from a standard WSDL. The DPWS stack on the Micro Framework has been developed exclusively for the Micro Framework, and will not run on a Windows platform unless you are running it in the Micro Framework emulator. ... Read More

I've just posted an article on using interop in .NET Micro Framework V3.0. Abstract The .NET Micro framework provides a rich level of support for embedded systems development from handling interrupts on GPIO pins to talking to hardware on an SPI or I 2 C bus. Unfortunately, sometimes, that’s not quite enough. For example, an A/D converter built into the chip that is memory mapped to the processor core is unreachable by managed code in V2.5 and earlier. For this, and many other reasons, the .NET Micro

The 64-bit version of Windows Vista requires all kernel mode drivers or services to pass a validation. In this follow-up of building USB driver in the Micro Framework, I’ll briefly outline the necessary steps to sign a driver that meets the requirement. These steps are intended for users working in a development environment. If you are planning to distribute drivers to third-parties, you should submit the driver for a WHQL signature or use a software publisher certificate. For more information about

The version 3 Micro Framework Porting Kit includes a working USB sample driver for partners to support their USB-based development boards. In this first part of a two-part posting, we will step through the process of building a USB driver. We'll follow-up in a later note with a short recipe explaining how to sign the USB driver to pass the Vista 64-bit validation requirement. There are roughly four steps to a building working driver from the sample in the V3 porting kit: Setup the environment. Build

The Microsoft® .NET Micro Framework is a platform that enables developers to more quickly develop embedded systems that are smart, securely connected, and easier to manage. With the version 3.0 release, the .NET Micro Framework enables developers to create powerful embedded systems that are more securely connected through a variety of wired and wireless protocols. Download.   Enjoy.

Joey deVilla posted a video with .Net MF Program Manager Jim Mateer at PDC where they talk all about .Net MF and donuts. http://blogs.msdn.com/cdndevs/archive/2008/11/01/canucks-at-pdc-net-micro-framework.aspx

SD Times has published an interesting article about .NET Micro Framework and the upcoming 3.0 release. Read it online here: http://www.sdtimes.com/content/article.aspx?ArticleID=32341 And make sure you are signed up for the .NET Micro Framework newsletter. The newsletter is where we'll announce the details of the beta very soon. Sign up here .

Psst, hey buddy, if you promise to keep this to yourself, I'll tell you what we're working on for .NET Micro Framework v3. We think you're gonna really like it. Jonathan Kagle just finished his presentation this morning at Tech-Ed in Orlando where he provided a preview of what will be in the next version of .NET Micro Framework. This is an early look at what we're planning; it could change by the time we release, and as always, should you choose to base your business or product plans on an unreleased

We'll be in Orlando June 2nd to June 6th at Tech-Ed Developers 2008 , showing the latest products built on .NET Micro Framework. Our team will be hosting four technical breakout sessions during the conference, and the first 200 attendees of our .NET Micro Framework sessions will receive a free copy of Jens Kühner's new book , "Expert .NET Micro Framework" , fresh from the printer. There will be hardware in the lab for attendees to get hands-on .NET MF experience developing, debugging, and deploying