This new feature will let you write code written in LINQ-enabled languages to filter, enumerate, and create projections of several types of SQL data, collections, XML, and DataSets by using the same syntax. Deep integration of Language Integrated Query (LINQ) and data awareness.
NET Framework 3.5 contains a number of new features in several technology areas which have been added as new assemblies to avoid breaking changes. For example, feature sets in Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Windows CardSpace. NET Framework 3.5 builds incrementally on the new features added in.