The .NET Compact Framework will be available first on devices running the Microsoft Windows CE operating system, such as Pocket PC and Pocket PC 2002 devices, Microsoft Smartphone, and devices running Windows CE .NET.

Here is a link that should answer your questions and provide the info about how to download the Compact framework

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/device/compact.asp

The Compact Framework installs emulators to be used for development.

>Hi guys,
>I want to write a program in C# for a hand held device which runs CE. What do I need to write a program in C# for that device.
>
>Do I use the .Net Compact framework ?
>Do I use Ce.net emulation ?
>
>if so where can I download these programs from ?
>
>can anyone help ?