Help!

Arvind · May 5, 2005

Hello,

Im new to .NET and CF Concepts but im reading lots of tech articles to get
used to this cool programming language.

ive got programming experience in evc++ and now i want to switch to the .NET
Environment and i was reading i found the web based ppc apps and database
based apps to be potential thing to start.

i have sql 2000, ppc 2003 sdk's, VS 2003 installed on my pc

can anyone let me know

1. how to start installing the sql ce on the pda
2. which language to use (vb.net /c#)?
3. Language suitable for WEB Application created for PDA users

is this sql ce 2.0 to be downloaded?
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ce/downloads/default.asp (it shows 45 MB file)

any pointers will be great for me to get started!

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Thanks,

Arvind

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Arun · May 5, 2005

Hi Aravind,

You need to download SQL Server CE (45MB file for development & server
tools to set RDA/Merge Replication for Synchronization).

Install it, and you will now be able to add a reference to
System.Data.SqlServerCe
All the processor specific CAB files will get installed in
....Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
2003\CompactFrameworkSDK\v1.0.5000\Windows CE.

sqlce.ppc3.arm.CAB (SQL Server CE)
sqlce.dev.ppc3.arm.CAB (Query Analyser)

Download Mobile Internet Toolkit for PPC web based applications
development
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...21-B8E4-416E-A28F-B124F41F9768&displaylang=en

Samples you can get it here
http://samples.gotdotnet.com/mobilequickstart/(0tmdwxu2ix2pqcq2gobah345)/default.aspx

Try this article as well
http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/C-Sharp/Introduction-to-the-Microsoft-Mobile-Internet-Toolkit/

These Links will always help you in Compact Framework development,
http://www.opennetcf.org
http://samples.gotdotnet.com/quickstart/CompactFramework/
http://www.codeproject.com/netcf/
http://www.dotnetcf.com/
http://www.devbuzz.com/
http://www.businessanyplace.net/
http://smartdevices.microsoftdev.com/

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Arun.
www.innasite.com

Peter Foot [MVP] · May 5, 2005

1. If you have VS2003 Pro (or higher) you already have everything you need
to deploy SqlCe to your device. Just add a reference to
System.Data.SqlServerCe and let Visual Studio deploy the engine to your
device. When it comes to deploying your app you can install the
sqlce.[platform].[cpu].cab file (under 2mb) which you'll find in:-
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
2003\CompactFrameworkSDK\v1.0.5000\Windows CE\[platform]\[cpu]

2. There is very little difference in the capabilities of the two languages.
C# will allow you to use unsafe code and Xml comments in your code, but
other than that the choice is based on your previous experience with the
languages. If you are from a C++ background you may just find C# suits you
better.

3. Web development is a different story and you'll find more relevant stuff
over in the microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.mobile newsgroup.

Peter

Arvind · May 5, 2005

Thanks lot Arun.

that was really helpful.

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Hi Aravind,

You need to download SQL Server CE (45MB file for development & server
tools to set RDA/Merge Replication for Synchronization).

Install it, and you will now be able to add a reference to
System.Data.SqlServerCe
All the processor specific CAB files will get installed in
....Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
2003\CompactFrameworkSDK\v1.0.5000\Windows CE.

sqlce.ppc3.arm.CAB (SQL Server CE)
sqlce.dev.ppc3.arm.CAB (Query Analyser)

Download Mobile Internet Toolkit for PPC web based applications
development
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...21-B8E4-416E-A28F-B124F41F9768&displaylang=en

Samples you can get it here
http://samples.gotdotnet.com/mobilequickstart/(0tmdwxu2ix2pqcq2gobah345)/default.aspx

Try this article as well
http://www.devarticles.com/c/a/C-Sharp/Introduction-to-the-Microsoft-Mobile-Internet-Toolkit/

These Links will always help you in Compact Framework development,
http://www.opennetcf.org
http://samples.gotdotnet.com/quickstart/CompactFramework/
http://www.codeproject.com/netcf/
http://www.dotnetcf.com/
http://www.devbuzz.com/
http://www.businessanyplace.net/
http://smartdevices.microsoftdev.com/

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Arun.
www.innasite.com

Arvind · May 6, 2005

Thanks a lot Peter

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Arvind

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Peter Foot said:
1. If you have VS2003 Pro (or higher) you already have everything you need
to deploy SqlCe to your device. Just add a reference to
System.Data.SqlServerCe and let Visual Studio deploy the engine to your
device. When it comes to deploying your app you can install the
sqlce.[platform].[cpu].cab file (under 2mb) which you'll find in:-
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
2003\CompactFrameworkSDK\v1.0.5000\Windows CE\[platform]\[cpu]

2. There is very little difference in the capabilities of the two languages.
C# will allow you to use unsafe code and Xml comments in your code, but
other than that the choice is based on your previous experience with the
languages. If you are from a C++ background you may just find C# suits you
better.

3. Web development is a different story and you'll find more relevant stuff
over in the microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.aspnet.mobile newsgroup.

Peter

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Windows Embedded MVP
http://www.inthehand.com | http://www.peterfoot.net |
http://www.opennetcf.org

Arvind said:

Hello,

Im new to .NET and CF Concepts but im reading lots of tech articles to get
used to this cool programming language.

ive got programming experience in evc++ and now i want to switch to the
.NET
Environment and i was reading i found the web based ppc apps and database
based apps to be potential thing to start.

i have sql 2000, ppc 2003 sdk's, VS 2003 installed on my pc

can anyone let me know

1. how to start installing the sql ce on the pda
2. which language to use (vb.net /c#)?
3. Language suitable for WEB Application created for PDA users

is this sql ce 2.0 to be downloaded?
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/ce/downloads/default.asp (it shows 45 MB
file)

any pointers will be great for me to get started!

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Thanks,

Arvind

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