See this post from Lynda to get the componentized version
of .net 3.0 (preview):
If you've been wanting to try out Windows Media Player 11, Internet
Explorer 7, .NET 3.0 Framework, Remote Desktop Protocol 6.0, or User-Mode
Driver Framework (UMDF) on Windows XP Embedded, here is your chance!
Windows XP Embedded SP2 "Feature Preview 2008" is now available for download
at our Connect site, so sign up now. Here are the steps to follow if you
have not previously signed up for one of our CTP programs:
1. Use an Internet browser to visit the Microsoft Connect web site.
2. Sign in using a valid Windows Live ID.
3. Click on "Available Connections" in the left menu.
4. Scroll down the page until you see "Windows XP Embedded" and click
Apply.
5. To report a problem about registration or to ask a question, visit
the Contact Us page.
In addition to the new features included in Feature Preview 2008 there have
also been some bug fixes and functional enhancements made to File Based
Write Filter ( additional disk size reporting option) and to USB Boot
(Improved power management).
We ask that you please allocate time in your busy schedules to download, try
out, and give us your valuable feedback on "Feature Preview 2008" prior to
March 23rd, 2007 in order to allow us enough time to review your feedback
and possibly incorporate it into the final product.
We will be hosting a live MSDN public chat in the next few weeks to answer
all your questions about "Feature Preview 2008". Keep an eye out for an
announcement coming soon.
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Thanks.
Lynda [MS]
"This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights"
--
Martin Grossen, eMVP
AVNET EMG Silica
Franchise Manager Microsoft Embedded Europe
Your competent partner for Microsoft Embedded licencing
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