tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584631.post464969368627108520..comments2023-11-02T20:40:21.822+05:30Comments on workFront: OpenID uncov'dsameerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01832302260129482241noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584631.post-82650132177970515722008-09-05T04:56:00.000+05:302008-09-05T04:56:00.000+05:30I would agree, my dad (also technical) has had iss...I would agree, my dad (also technical) has had issues with OpenID.<BR/><BR/>Things like OpenID in the browser will eliminate the need for a site switch when logging on, which should go a long ways toward usability.Kevin Fox - Trust Us Technologieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693496791058992885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584631.post-48698704441449636972008-09-03T09:47:00.000+05:302008-09-03T09:47:00.000+05:30Sure - its got a noble goal, and perhaps will aid ...Sure - its got a noble goal, and perhaps will aid security a bit. However, Ted's article - and he usually seems to go overboard on the harshness as usual - does bring out a point about keeping it simple, as many users would appreciate. The web is not always used by geeks and blogosphericals - my dad would be real confused about why the site needs a login thats from *another* place - till I spend a couple of hours over tea and explain the concept to him. And he's a smart (non comp sci) engineer/manager.sameerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832302260129482241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19584631.post-86154028786815986452008-09-03T01:12:00.000+05:302008-09-03T01:12:00.000+05:30I have to say I think the post was a little short ...I have to say I think the post was a little short sighted and contrary for the sake of being contrary.<BR/><BR/>No one is saying OpenID is the magic bullet, rather a step in creating an identity layer which will make the web a more usable and secure place.<BR/><BR/>I work for Vidoop and we are constantly working to make technologies like OpenID more user friendly. Check out <A HREF="http://labs.vidoop.com/" REL="nofollow">labs.vidoop.com</A> for a list of our current projects including Identity In The Browser aka 'IDIB'Kevin Fox - Trust Us Technologieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693496791058992885noreply@blogger.com