New Framework Allows Developers to Build Applications for the Smallest of
Devices
BOSTON, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:
MSFT) today released a beta developer kit for the Microsoft(R) .NET Micro
Framework, a new development platform for use with devices that are
typically constrained by cost, memory, processor and/or power consumption.
Announced at the Embedded Systems Conference in Boston, the .NET Micro
Framework broad beta extends the advantages of .NET and the Visual
Studio(R) toolset into a class of the smallest of devices.
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"The .NET Micro Framework is a natural extension of Microsoft's
embedded offerings and provides a compelling, easy-to-use solution for
developers," said Colin Miller, director of the .NET Micro Framework at
Microsoft. "We have utilized this platform with several projects at
Microsoft and are excited to provide this kit to developers so they can use
Microsoft tools to extend their skills to a set of smaller devices."
The managed code environment and Visual Studio integration helps
increase efficiency and reliability in the embedded space as well as
providing PC emulation capabilities and on-device debugging within the
Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment. User interface
development is supported with Windows(R) Presentation Foundation.
Microsoft Unveils .NET Micro Framework Partners
Key partners, including Digi International Inc., EmbeddedFusion,
Freescale Inc., SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions LLC, ControlThink LC and
Winbond Electronics Corp., are working with Microsoft to release the first
commercial products outside Microsoft in the coming months.
Colin Miller will speak at the Embedded Systems Conference on
Wednesday, Sept. 27, to discuss uses for the .NET Micro Framework and will
provide case studies on how partners are using the platform. The .NET Micro
Framework will be in booth 1032 at the show.
About .NET Micro Framework
The .NET Micro Framework grew out of the Smart Personal Objects
Technology (SPOT) initiative at Microsoft. This framework is a natural
extension of Microsoft's offerings for creating embedded systems and
provides an easy-to-use solution for this type of development. Though it is
used on very small devices, the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework provides a
managed code environment that brings a strong degree of efficiency and
reliability to the realm of embedded software development. More information
can be found at http://www.aboutnetmf.com .
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full
potential.
NOTE: Microsoft, Visual Studio and Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or
other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
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