The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (formerly WinFX), is the new managed code programming model for Windows. It combines the power of the .NET Framework 2.0 with four new technologies: Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), and Windows CardSpace (WCS, formerly "InfoCard"). Use the .NET Framework 3.0 today to build applications that have visually compelling user experiences, seamless communication across technology boundaries, the ability to support a wide range of business processes, and an easier way to manage your personal information online. Now the same great WinFX technology you know and love has a new name that identifies it for exactly what it is – the next version of Microsoft’s development framework. This change does not affect the release schedule of the .NET Framework 3.0 or the technologies included as a part of the package.
The .NET Framework 3.0
Windows Communication Foundation: This suite of .NET technologies for building and running connected systems unifies a broad array of distributed systems capabilities in a composable and extensible architecture to provide secure, reliable, and transacted messaging along with interoperability.
Windows Presentation Foundation: Windows Presentation Foundation, Microsoft's technology for building applications and high fidelity experiences in Windows Vista, blending together application UI, documents, and media content, while exploiting the full power of your computer. Get hands-on labs, samples, and more.
Windows Workflow Foundation: Microsoft's new programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow-enabled applications on Windows. Windows Workflow Foundation includes support for both system workflow and human workflow across a wide range of scenarios.
Windows CardSpace: Build applications with Windows Cardspace (formerly "InfoCard"), Microsoft's technology for managing digital identities.
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