Alternatives To Microsoft Passport?

Passport-less asks: "With more and more Web sites requiring registration, I believe 'one login for multiple sites' services (like Microsoft Passport) will become more and more popular. Are they are open-source or community-based projects similar to Passport available? Passport's SDK is currently only available on Win2K (big surprise) -- although support for many UNIX-like platforms is planned in Q2 and Q3. I also don't like the idea of a profit-seeking corporation being in charge of a service like this especially Microsoft, considering their past security record. I also don't like their high fees, so I really think a community-oriented system with high deposits or bonds would be the best solution. Comments, anyone?"

Comments

Pasport is a bad thing

[Citrix]

Passport is simply a bad idea. It doesn't take much thought to realize how much info they could/would collect about you.

Where you shop, when, how often you check your order tracking. Wouldn't be hard to know which prodcuts you clicked on the buy now button. It is bad enought that double click knows more about the surfing habits of my web browser then I really know. Do you want some one knowing that and dollar amounts with proof positive info to id you.

NO!

Don't support any passport type anything. Look at the US goverment. It is scary what they have on me. At least there are (legal) limitations on what info the IRS can ask the police for and the police can ask the fed for, etc...

Personall I won't ever use any web service that requires a passport type service but there are people who like all their secrets exposed. How else does MTV get a cast for the real world/road rules.
Citrix