title: Reading .dbf files using .NET Compact Framework on Windows Mobile Devices
body: <p>I want to read <code>.dbf</code> file on <code>Windows Mobile 5.0</code> device (<code>Windows CE</code> based devices in general).  </p>
  
  <p>Basically, I need to convert <code>.dbf</code> file to <code>.sdf</code> file &amp; then use <code>.sdf</code> in my application.<br>
  The only reason for this conversion requirement is the size of the <code>.dbf</code> file.<br>
  I don't need all the fields of <code>.dbf</code> file but only a few specific fields of the records.  </p>
  
  <p>I can use <code>C#</code> or<code>VB.NET</code> or any native language if that is required.  </p>
  
  <p>Any help is much appreciated.  </p>
  
  <p>Kind Regards,  </p>