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Resources about the Windows Biometric Framework

I will use this post to catalog public resources on the Windows Biometric Framework.

If you run across any that I miss please let me know, I should reliably catch the technical content ;)

TECHNICAL

Introduction to the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF)
New Windows Biometric Framework and Driver Model
Windows 7 Beta WDK
Windows 7 Developer Guide
API Documentation
Windows Biometric Framework API - (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd401509(VS.85).aspx)
Driver Kit Documentation
New Windows Biometric Framework and Driver Model
Windows Biometric Code Signing Guide - (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/biometric/WBF_CodeSign.mspx)
MSDN Documentation for WBF (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd401509(VS.85).aspx)
Design Guidance for a Enrollment Application - (http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/biometric/FMA_Design.mspx)
Bio Approval Workflow - (http://www.jwsecure.com/files/Samples2009/Implementing_a_Biometric_Approval_Workflow.pdf)
A partial managed wrapper - (http://bioapprovalworkflow.codeplex.com/)

EDITORIAL

ArsTechnica - Deep inside the Windows 7 Public Beta
NeoWin - Bitlocker-To-Go and Biometric Improvements
CNET - 7 things you did not know about Windows 7
Windows Team Blog - Windows 7 Puts it’s Finger on Enhanced Biometric Support
WindowsSecurity.com Blog - http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Whats-new-security-front-Windows-7.html
www.net-security.org - Strong authentication with biometrics for Windows 7 - http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=7358
Windows Team Blog - End-To-End Trust and Windows7 - http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowssecurity/archive/2009/04/21/end-to-end-trust-and-windows-7.aspx
eWeek - Windows 7 Security Enhancements Summed Up - http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Windows-7-Security-Enhancements-Summed-Up-358323/

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