Micro Framework versus Windows CE

Question

Hi everybody! Is there a future for .NET MicroFramework ? What is the advantages with Microframework instead of Windows CE in order to ? Thanks a lot

Catwell · Answer

I would say .Net Micro Framework (NMF) will be around for a while. It isn't a cumbersome OS, it's small (300KB total), and rather easy to develop in.

On the other hand, Windows CE, with the launch of Windows Phone 7, will be poised for an overhaul. Gearing the OS for more robust platforms with plenty of resources.

So, It depends on the project. With limited asset embedded projects, work with NMF. Everything else, try CE.

What is your target platforms?

Cabe

cksd · Answer

Hello,

take a look at the website of GHI Electronics at http://www.ghielectronics.com.

They are Microsoft Dot NET Partner and are providing Dot Net Microframework Hardware based of ARM7 and ARM9 Hardware.

Very interesting Hardwareboards to play with.

I have tried the USBizi144 Chipset Dev-board which is capable to run with the newer Dot Net micro Framework 4.

You can easy develop with Microsofts Visual Studio 2008 (I think 2010 is usable too but I am using 2008).

It offers very fast code executing and may be the right developing base for your application.

Have fun!

Chris