Directory of OpenID Resources

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OpenID is a decentralized digital identity system, in which a user's online identity is linked to a URl, and can be verified by remote servers.

Resources in This Category

• OpenID

  http://openid.net/
  An open and decentralized identity system, designed "not to crumble if one company turns evil or goes out of business". Official site, with description, specifications, documentation, and resources.

• OpenID Enabled

  http://www.openidenabled.com/
  Provides resources for users and developers.

• Sam Ruby: OpenID for non-SuperUsers

  http://intertwingly.net/blog/2007/01/03/OpenID-for-non-SuperUsers
  Weblog article explaining how the technically minded can set up their own OpenID identity.

• Wikipedia: OpenID

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenID
  Encyclopedia article, with description, technical details, adoption progress, and criticisms.

• ZDNet: The case for OpenID

  http://www.zdnet.com/blog/digitalid/the-case-for-openid/78
  News article by Phil Becker and Eric Norlin outlining the advantages of the system.

 

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