How can I program for Compact Framework 2?

[Russ Ryba]

I've been looking online and I see that Compact Framework 2 is available
in Visual Studio 2005. I know it's in Beta, but I wonder if anyone
knows if one of the VS 2005 Beta Express versions will let you develop
applications for Compact Framework 2. I didn't see anything mentioned
on MSDN.

Thanks,
- Russ Ryba

 

[Peter Foot [MVP]]

No, you'll need the Standard edition or higher to develop smart device
projects. There is a matrix here comparing the different editions and their
functionality:-
http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/vs2005/productinfo/productline/default.aspx

Peter