CHAPTER 3Getting Started

In this chapter, you'll get started using the .NET Micro Framework and create your first application with it. This chapter covers the system requirements for developing with the .NET Micro Framework and introduces Visual Studio, explaining how the .NET Micro Framework extensions are integrated and can be used with it. This chapter also gives you an overview of the files and tools in the .NET Micro Framework SDK.

Getting Your System Ready

Follow the steps in this section to get your system set up to create your .NET Micro Framework applications.

System Requirements

Developing for the .NET Micro Framework requires the following:

  • Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition or better, with ...

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