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Free tool

• Moumen

  For free tools, you can download Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 here:
  
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx FamilyID=1dacdb3d-50d1-41b2-a107-fa75ae960856&DisplayLang=en
  
  That should allow you to develop anything in native code that you want.
  
  If you want .Net, then I think you can download the resource kit, and that will give you all the command tools you need, although not the Visual Studio environment (The trial version may be included though):
  
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx FamilyID=3baa5b7d-04c1-4ec2-83dc-61b21ec5fe57&DisplayLang=en
  
  
  

• Jana

  That I would not know as I'm far away from Italy. I'm not sure Student/Teacher edition is offered outside US. Please consider checking with your local and/or WEB retailers.< xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

  You might be able to find WEB retailer in the US shipping internationally, but because this software is so inexpensive shipping cost and potential custom dues would probably triple your price, so you might as well purchase full retail version of VS 2005 SE (with street price of just about $250) in the nearest store.

  
  
  

• joshua nussbaum

  Yes, it is free and you can develop for NETCF using it. You can download it here :< xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx FamilyID=fe6f2099-b7b4-4f47-a244-c96d69c35dec&DisplayLang=en

   (found using this query: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/results.aspx pocId=&freetext=NET%20SDK&DisplayLang=en )

  This article describes how to compile for NETCF using SDK:

  http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms172492.aspx

  Note it's command line only and there's no debugger support (coming with NETCF V2 SP1 currently in beta).

  Forgot to mention: C++/CLI is not supported by NETCF, only C# and VB.Net. You should use eVC 4 for that (also free).

  Another way to go would be to purchase VS 2005 SE Student/Teacher edition which is not free, but very close:

  http://royaldiscount.com/mivist20sted.html

  
  
  

• itsnomihere

  The desktop .Net SDK now has everything required to build NetCF assemblies.

  As for debugging, it ain't pretty but you might want to check out http://blogs.msdn.com/davidklinems/archive/2004/06/22/163029.aspx

  Remember that managed C++ is not supported on NetCF - you'll have to use C# or VB

  
  
  

• pm6262

  I already have this tool. But i don't know how to use it.
  I need a freeware integrated tool as visual studio or embedded visual c++ that generate and debug dotnet software for pocketpc.
  Does it exist or not
  
  

• PoZZyX

  Emh ... excuse me ... but ... is it free for students where can i download it
  thx for support
  
  

• NickP1966

  I'm unable to find .net desktop sdk.
  Where is it
  Is it free
  
  

• lgonhia179913

  Thx,
  your help was precious.
  I'm downloading the free sdk, now. But, if i want to buy the student version, can i buy in italy Where
  
  thx again
  
  
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