Trends in Externalizing Identity from Applications

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Stackoverlow decided to use OpenID probably due to its simplicity while others believe that Information Cards (e.g. cardspace) is a better strategy in that it is backed by major industry vendors and is known to be more secure.

Are there libraries that a developer can drop into a Java web application that will easily support both?

I understand the value proposition of each but would like to understand more about how to support both at the same time... — McGovernTheory, May 27 '09 at 10:44

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered May 15 '09 at 12:27

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Here is a presentation that compares the two. There is even a link at the end for Java implementations of CardSpace. However, it seems to be from a CardSpace point of view, so be careful of bias.

answered May 15 '09 at 12:27

Jacob Adams

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I am aware of the technologies used, but want to understand more around why more sites aren't using them. – McGovernTheory May 16 '09 at 16:21

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered May 20 '09 at 19:06

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Information Cards and OpenID are not mutually exclusive, and can be used to great effect in a complimentary fashion, as demonstrated in this short video by Kim Cameron from his Identity Weblog.

answered May 20 '09 at 19:06

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I am aware of the fact that they can be used together. I use signon.com to access stackoverflow. Attempting to get insight from other than the creators of technology. – McGovernTheory May 20 '09 at 23:37

Trends in Externalizing Identity from Applications

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