Re: What is a MiniDriver for smart cards?

On Feb 12, 8:08 am, "Fernando Barranquero Mozos"
<x509smp...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi,

I'm reading in the microsoft web site about the new CSP architecture in
Vista and I have some doubts.

I've read about a smart card minidriver in the same terms as 'smart card
modules'. Are both concepts the same?. Do both implement the same API?.

On the other hand, it seems from what I've read, that the CSP's developed
for XP and 2K may function in Vista. Is this correct?. What should be
adapted in a smart card CSP for working in Vista as it worked in XP?.

I'm very confused about theese items. Could you advise, please?.

Thank's

Fer.

Card Modules and mini drivers are the same thing - just different
terms

There is no differences in how a CSP works on Vista or XP - they
should work the same on both platforms.


.

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