pcworld.com — Facebook has adopted the OpenID user-identity framework to simplify how people register for and log into the social networking site.It means that people will be able to sign into Facebook using their log-in credentials from Gmail. "This is a quicker, more streamlined way for new users to register for the site, find their friends....
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n01seMay 20, 2009
OpenID is one id, one login and identifier for every site, that's the idea. And of course my first concern is that anyone who gains control of your OpenID (that was a bad choice of name) now can log on to all the websites you use it for. I have separate logins for multiple websites for a reason, if someone's security sucks and my info is leaked, I don't have to worry about my other accounts since they are totally independent from each other.
lordkenthegreatMay 20, 2009
The major question: How does one actually log in?I'm logged out of Facebook, but still logged into MyOpenID. I don't see a way to log in with my OpenID.
atomic1fireMay 20, 2009
Windows live will eventually add support.
atomic1fireMay 20, 2009
You hook up your ID, (in your facebook accounts settings area, under linked accounts)(don't clear cookies)Login to myopenidgoto facebook.com while still logged in to myopenidfacebook scans cookie, sends request to your provider, and then BAM, logged in
bongwatersmellsMay 20, 2009
Hah... "real life" friendsTell your buddies in WoW that I said hi
ssweitiMay 20, 2009
It looks like Google is slowly becoming Big Brother, we're being watched!