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Have you written any applications before? If you have not then start with something simple don't do a mobile app just start coding like a calculator. C is a great code to write with as your apps will be really light but if you want to start writing apps for the future of mobile phones keep an eye out for MIX 2010. Search online for the SDK for win mobile 6, 6.5, and after Mix 2010 7 Series. The only way to learn is set a goal and start small like a calculator clock etc. Once you have something like that you can begin on a bigger app. Also start learning silverligth as it will be future of all apps mobile and windows.

If you get stuck on something find a good forum for developers like experts exchange. There are many samples online. The only problem is the compact .net is not really the same as the full .net so some of the code in some of the examples may not work on a mobile phone.

Hope this helps you get started, and have fun.