Hi,
I am getting more and more confused (and frustrated) as I read through information. I have a Symbol scanner with Windows CE 4.2 on it. I want to develop a small app in VB.NET to run on the scanner that will collect barcode information from products. Here are my questions:

1) What is the Platform Builder. Do I need this?

2)Is the .NET compact framework supposed to be installed on the CE device or the PC I am developing with...or both?

3) I have .NET 2002 it looks like. I can't find a Smart Device Application option for VB projects...do I need some add on or do I need to upgrade to the .NET 2003 version?

4) Is the emulator used for only testing in the development environement? Is it supposed to serve any other purpose?

5) If I do create an app to run on the scanner...what directory do I deploy it to?..or does it matter?

.....ugh..I'll probably have more questions...I think my wires are getting crossed reading this stuff. I haven't found any crystal clear documentation on what I want to do.

Thanks in advance