What is the .NET Compact Framework?  Do I need any additional software?

The .NET Compact Framework is a modern development platform for mobile devices.  Microsoft includes the files necessary for .NET Compact Framework based applications in the memory of new devices.  Here is a list of devices and which version of the Compact Framework they shipped from the factory with:

Pocket PC 2002 and earlier devices - did not include the Compact Framework; you can download it here.
Pocket PC/Windows Mobile 2003 devices - included Service Pack 1.  Data On The Run will work with Service Pack 1, but for best performance you can upgrade to Service Pack 3 or later.
Windows Mobile 2003SE and later devices - include Service Pack 2; you can upgrade to Service Pack 3 here.

Do I need any other software to run Data On The Run? 

No, if the .NET Compact Framework is installed on your device you do not need any additional software.  If you have Access files on your desktop that you would like to use on your mobile device, ActiveSync (the synchronization software that is included with Windows Mobile devices) will convert any desktop files to a format that Data On The Run can use, and maintain synchronization.  You can find instructions here on transferring an existing Access file to the desktop.  If you don't have ActiveSync or need the latest version, you can get it from the downloads section at http://www.pocketpc.com for free.  If you would like to work with your database files on the desktop as well as on the device, you will need to use Microsoft Access on the desktop.

               

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