Microsoft just announced a free developer resource kit for mobile and embedded software development: http://msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/prodtechinfo/platforms/windowsmobile/resourcekit/default.aspx I don't know how much new stuff there is here, but basically it bundles all the free software that MS has already released (eMbedded Visual C++, the various PPC and Smartphone SDKs and emulators, and the Compact Framework SP2 redistributable) with "20 new technical articles" and "20 new case studies". Also something they call "Developer Power Toys." It all comes in the mail on a DVD. The price is right, so why not? Well, one possible reason why not: I got an HTTP/1.1 500 Server Error when I tried to order mine! ;-) Check back later, I'm sure they'll have it fixed. David