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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. Re:Tinfoil Hat by dnwq · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Note to the oblivious: OpenID doesn't eliminate anonymity. Far from it.

    Wikipedia:

    Since OpenID is decentralized, any website can use OpenID as a way for users to sign in; OpenID does not require a centralized authority to confirm a user's digital identity.