In late February, the .NET Micro Framework team returned to Nuremburg, Germany to introduce version 2.5 of the .NET Micro Framework at Embedded World 2008. We explored the primary new features of version 2.5, native TCP/IP networking and a Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS) technology preview, in our last issue—check our newsletter archives if you didn't get it. And download the v2.5 SDK while you're there!

We showed off some prototypes and products from our partners in our Embedded World booth, next to some concepts we put together ourselves. You can read more about these in our first feature article below. Momentum continues to build for the .NET Micro Framework! Other exciting announcements since our last communiqué include:

• Atmel announces a HAL for its AT91SAM9261 and AT91SAM7X512 boards
• Device Solutions is the new home of the Meridian processor and Tahoe board
• Adeneo offers an ARM9 port of .NET Micro Framework for free evaluation
• GHI Electronics introduces Embedded Master with USB host and file system
• SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions offers dual-serial EDK Plus board with clock
• Emtrion supports .NET Micro Framework on HiCO.ARM9 single-board computer

We’re already hard at work on the next version of the .NET Micro Framework, which we expect to deliver later this year. We hope to start sharing information about this upcoming release in our next newsletter. Thanks for your continued interest and support!

PS—We just got back from IIC China in Shenzhen and Shanghai. Interest in the .NET Micro Framework among Chinese developers continues to grow, and we look forward to continuing to expand awareness of the .NET Micro Framework in China this year. Pictures here.