.NET Compact Framework 2.0

[Jessie1973]

What the Heck is .NET Copmpact Framework 2.0???
Do I need it?
How do I find out if I already have it?

I have a Treo 700 WX and I have been looking at some of the 3rd party apps that are available and it seems that alot of them are requiring 2.0

What should I do?

[thickQT]

I don't think that you already have it because your phone wouldn't be giving the message that you need it. I had to download mine, it's free. I thinks it's got something to do with graphics, but that is PURELY a guess. All I know is that my phone is a whole lot funner, in terms of entertainment, than it was when I didn't have CF 2.0 on it. Don't question it, JUST DO IT! Lol! If you need a link, let me know, Jessica.

[Jessie1973]

I don't think that you already have it because your phone wouldn't be giving the message that you need it. I had to download mine, it's free. I thinks it's got something to do with graphics, but that is PURELY a guess. All I know is that my phone is a whole lot funner, in terms of entertainment, than it was when I didn't have CF 2.0 on it. Don't question it, JUST DO IT! Lol! If you need a link, let me know, Jessica.

AHHHHHHHHHHH
It is all so confusing...
There is 2.0, 3.0, 3.5
Redistributable, Service Packs

Which one do I use????

HELLLLLLLLP

[thickQT]

I used CF 2.0 and I never got a message saying I needed anything different. Download it and try to run a program. If it doesn't work, remove it and try a different one. -Jessica

[brettndez0823]

where can i get this and how do i install it on my phone?

[rsinohara]

The compact framework is the platform on wich programs created with Microsoft .NET run (VB.NET, C#.NET and so on). These programs use a lot of functions provided by the framework, such as graphics, sound, database, and much more. By itself it doesn't improve your experience with other programs (non .NET).
About the version, each program is compiled for a specific version. So whenever you are running a certain software, you will need to have the runtimes of the specific framework, or a newer one.
A quick search on google will find you the files you need for the platform you have (if it exists).

[benjie]

3.5 is the latest release. A visit to the Microsoft site and a bit of searching finds what you need.