the .Net Micro framework is “ported” to the chip by GHI, and is loaded as the chip’s firmware. GHI choose what additional services to offer in the firmware, like the one-wire support that they offer and many others don’t.
RAM is a finite resource, as is Flash for application code. This is a small device, but most of the code you leverage is in the framework, therefore not required. You should not find this restrictive. See the FAQ for more info.
not long. it’s a matter of seconds to deploy an app and start debugging it. Seriously fast, as fast as my ATMEGA parallel programmer, if not faster, and certainly much more functional once you try to step thru code!
i’d be surprised if there’s any. In fact, I understand that the process still “compiles” the C# and sends it to the microcontroller,
don’t need it, you’ll just use VS2008 for everything (well almost). You can use the emulator they provide, or debug direct on hardware, and step thru code. Very simple. You’ll love the ability to step back from the depths of AVR/PIC C code and use some high level functions!
Funny you mention the tshirts! We already made some for us, the GHI team, and we discussed how we can put them out for sale. Expect to see some in future B)