Smart Device Framework 2.2 is a continuation of version 1.4 efforts to improve the development experience for Smart Device developers using the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework.  Smart Device Framework 2.2 has a significant number of changes, improvements and enhancement over the previous versions.

The Smart Device Framework 2.2 Community Edition is available free of charge to developers wanting to simplify their development experience using .NET Compact Framework.  The Smart Device Framework extends the .NET Compact Framework and allows the developer to concentrate on building the core application functionality instead of worrying about the intricacies of Windows Mobile or Windows CE.

If you require the source code or tighter integration with Visual Studio 2005 check our Smart Device Framework Extensions 2.2 for Visual Studio.

The Community Edition of the Smart Device Framework comes with limited support.  We make every effort to address all bugs in the Smart Device Framework but there is no guarantee to a timely fix.

If you require greater support you may be interested in purchasing the Smart Device Framework 2.2 Extensions for Visual Studio with the appropriate support package.  Click here for more information.

Maintenance support is not provided for the Smart Device Framework 2.2 Community Edition.  Our targets are to release a new version every three months with bug fixes and possible new features.

If you require a maintenance package have a look at the Smart Device Framework 2.2 Extensions for Visual Studio which offers support and maintenance packages.  Click here for more information.

The following are required to use the Smart Device Framework 2.2 Extensions for Visual Studio:

• Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition (with Smart Device option selected)
• .NET Compact Framework 2.0 installed on target device

Note:  Smart Device Framework 2.2 requires .NET Compact Framework 2.0.  If you require a version that is compatible with .NET Compact Framework 1.0 please see our SDF1.4 in our Shared Source section.

Smart Device Framework 2.2 Service Pack 1 has been released. If you are a Smart Device Framework 2.2 Community Edition or Extensions for Visual Studio customer, please download and install the Service Pack.

The Service Pack release notes are available online and are also installed with the Service Pack.