The Smart Device Framework is an application framework which enriches and
extends the .NET Compact Framework. There are a lot of new class libraries
and controls in there and I'm very excited about it. Also contained in the
Smart Device Framework are all the existing class libraries and controls
available from www.opennetcf.org. By providing a unified framework, we at
OpenNETCF.org are seeking to improve the overall development experience
using the components that we supply.

Some of the highlights in this beta release are:

* 10+ Windows Forms controls for Windows CE, Pocket PC, and Smartphone,
including a ColorDialog, Signature control, and owner-drawn listbox
* Wrappers for common Win32 API functions
* Many new class libraries, including: XmlSerializer, MarshalEx,
ConfigurationSettings, FileSystemWatcher, ConnectionManager, Notification
* Integration into Visual Studio .NET to deliver a similar development to
the .NET Compact Framework.

If you are interesting in beta testing the Smart Device Framework, please
complete our nomination survey at http://beta.opennetcf.org/register.aspx

If you have any questions regarding this beta program, please email
betasup@opennetcf.org with your queries.