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If you've been looking for one book on the.NET Compact Framework that will teach you everything you need to know, look no further--this is it!--Derek Ferguson, Chief Technology Evangelist, Expand Beyond Corporation Whether you are an architect, developer, or manager, Building Solutions with the Microsoft.NET Compact Framework is your guide to creating effective solutions for mobile devices with.NET. Authors Dan Fox and Jon Box walk you through four essential architectural concepts and programming techniques, using extensive examples and code listings to show you how to develop more robust mobile development projects. The book briefly describes the context, architecture, and features of both the Framework and Smart Device Programmability (SDP). The heart of the book is its in-depth coverage of key architectural concepts, including local data handling, remote data access (RDA) architectures, robust data caching with SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0 (SQL CE 2.0), and synchronization options. The focus then shifts to localization, security, and deployment, and the final chapter steers you away from potential pitfalls. You will find helpful pointers to further resources throu