OpenNETCF is a library that historically played a crucial role for developers working with the .NET Compact Framework (CF) and Windows Mobile/CE, providing a wealth of functionality missing from the standard CF.
However, given that the .NET Compact Framework and Windows Mobile/CE are obsolete technologies, active development and “news” about OpenNETCF as a living, constantly updated project are virtually nonexistent in 2024-2025.
Most recent mentions of OpenNETCF you might find relate to:
- Projects still supporting older devices: Some companies and developers might still use OpenNETCF to support existing applications on Windows CE/Mobile devices. In such cases, news would more likely concern compatibility issues or specific solutions rather than new features of the library itself.
- Historical materials and archives: OpenNETCF is often mentioned in articles and discussions about the history of mobile development under Microsoft, migration from CF to more modern platforms, or solving specific problems relevant to Windows CE.
- Transition to .NET Standard and Xamarin: Some OpenNETCF components have been refactored for compatibility with .NET Standard and Xamarin. This allows some of their ideas and functionalities to be used in more modern cross-platform applications. For example, there are NuGet packages like
opennetcf-orm-coreandopennetcf-orm-sqlite, which were updated for .NET 7.0 (though their last update was in February 2023). Similarly, there are packages for Xamarin Forms.
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