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Microsoft Joins the OpenID Foundation

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the embrace-and-extend dept.

wertigon writes "Windows Live ID just became yet another OpenID-provider. While the cynical me wonders how long it'll be before Microsoft transforms OpenID to something proprietary, they have undoubtedly put even more weight behind the OpenID initiative. So, how long before I can use my OpenID to post on Slashdot?" Patches are always welcome, wertigon ;)

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  1. It's a trick. Get an axe by TheRealMindChild · · Score: 3, Funny

    Patches are always welcome wertigon ;)

    Yeah. You are welcome to write a patch. That doesn't mean Taco will even use it. Don't let his comment mislead you.

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  2. Whoooops... by wertigon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ok, remind me never to submit news stories while dead tired. You tend to miss quite a few things (like making sure the bloody headline is completely wrong; what I meant to say was "Microsoft joins the OpenID *Fray*").

    Nice getting pwned by Slashdot. I love you too guys!

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  3. Re:It's for your security by Ash-Fox · · Score: 2, Funny

    Given that the government has been pumping the idea for a while that somehow terrorists are "recruiting" online in places like Second Life , not long at all.

    I for one, can't wait for the day that national monuments are knocked over by giant flying penises.

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  4. Re:OpenID Concept still has issues. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    It might be okay for joe-shmoe consumer

    Joe is a plumber, stupid.