Windows Communication Framework (Vista Series)

What is Windows CardSpace ?

It was previously known by its codename InfoCard. It is a framework by microsoft which securely stores digital  identities of a user and provides a unified interface to choose the identity for a particular transaction, such as logging in to a website. Windows Card Space is a central part of microsoft’s effort to create an identity metasystem , or a unified , secure and interoperable identity layer for the internet.

What is .NET 3.0

In one simple equation .NET 3.0 = .NET 2.0 + Windows Communication Foundation + Windows Presentation Foundation + Windows Workflow Foundation + WindowsCardSpace.