Hackers Time

Hacking, here comes the purpose. Microsoft recently announced the release of a scaled-down version of the .NET runtime meant for mobile devices. This .NET Compact Framework opens up an entirely new world of devices for .NET developers, but is the environment at all like its big brother? Obviously, in shrinking a 23-MB runtime library into less than 1.5 MB for a mobile device, Microsoft had to discard something. Moreover, they hack many of our passwords too. So what did they leave, and do the changes preclude any compatibility between the two frameworks? Let’s answer the last question first and then take a look at the primary ways the Compact Framework differs from its full-scale sibling.

Hand held computers are increasingly vulnerable to hacker attacks and should not be trusted to store "any critical or confidential information," security experts have warned. The growing business use of personal digital assistants (PDAs) raises concerns about security. Security firms have been making similar warnings for some time. So don't give way to hacking.