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Windows CardSpace Last modified: Friday, February 08, 2008
Windows CardSpace is a Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.0 software client that's designed to let users provide their digital identity to online services in a simple, secure and trusted way. It's an identity selector that pops up when a user needs to authenticate to a Web site or a Web service. CardSpace was previously called Infocard. It's widely expected that CardSpace will replace MSN Passport.
MSDN: Windows CardSpace Windows CardSpace is a Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.0 component that provides the consistent user experience required by the identity metasystem. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences.	Related Categories Internet and Online Services Web Services Related Terms .NET .NET Framework authentication e-mail Microsoft Passport Network password user Windows Live ID