INFO: Support for Legacy Platforms
What platforms does Rebex consider "legacy"?
Legacy platforms are platforms that are no longer covered by our Standard Support but have not yet reached End of Life. Legacy Editions of Rebex components targeting these platforms are available as separate products.
Which Legacy Editions are currently available?
Currently, Legacy Editions targeting .NET Compact Framework 3.5, 3.9 and .NET Framework 2.0/3.0 are available.
Platform code | Target platforms of the latest version | Release date | End of Standard Support | End of Life |
---|---|---|---|---|
netcf-3.5 | .NET Compact Framework 3.5 | 2009-01-12 | 2019-07-01 | 2021-04-13 (*1) |
netcf-3.9 | .NET Compact Framework 3.9 | 2013-12-02 | 2019-07-01 | 2023-10-10 (*1) |
net-2.0 | .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0 | 2006-11-27 | 2020-01-01 | 2024-05-14 |
Does Rebex support end-of-life platforms?
End-of-life platforms are no longer supported by Microsoft and may contain serious bugs and other issues that are never going to be fixed. Although we will try to aid our customers using end-of-life platforms, we cannot guarantee support for them. Upgrading to a more recent version of the platform is strongly recommended.
Fully supported legacy platforms:
- Windows Embedded Compact 2013
End-of-life legacy platforms:
- Windows Embedded Compact 7
- Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
- Windows Embedded CE 6.0
- Windows CE 5.0
- Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.5
Are binaries for legacy platforms included in standard packages?
No. They are only included in Legacy Editions which have to be purchased separately.
What is the difference between a Legacy Edition and standard edition?
- Standard editions of Rebex components only include binaries and support for platforms covered by Standard Support.
- Legacy Editions only include binaries and support for specific legacy platforms (such as .NET CF 3.5/3.9).
Legacy Edition releases are less frequent than standard editions. Critical bug fixes and some updates are backported to Legacy Edition, but most new features are not. For details, see Legacy editions release history.
How to get a Legacy Edition of a Rebex component?
If you are interested in .NET CF edition, download a trial to give it a try (make sure to pick the .NET CF legacy edition), and purchase a license for it.
Legacy editions for .NET Framework 2.0/3.0 are available upon request. Please contact us to get a link.
I will only use a legacy platform. Can I only buy a Legacy Edition license?
Yes. Legacy Editions and standard editions are separate products and can be purchased separately.
What will happen when my Legacy Edition expires?
- You can continue using any version you already acquired.
- You will lose access to technical support.
- You will lose access to new releases.
What will be costs for renewal for another year?
If you renew anually, renewal costs will be 50% of the full license price. See Rebex Support Contract page for more information.
Can I get support for platforms after the End of Life date?
Custom software development and consulting services are part of our service offering and apply to deprecated historical platforms as well. Please contact sales@rebex.net to discuss terms and conditions.