OpenID is a user centric framework for user authentication, wich enables users to login into web applications that support OpenID using a unique URL that identifies them everywhere, passwords and other credentials stay safely stored on the OpenID provider of the users choice. Wich means no more “I forgot my password” situations and a happier internet experience.

The future looks very promising, and we should all start adopting this type of technology that want to make managing identity as simple as it can be.

The next time you start building your super killer web application, think of the possibilities of adopting a login system wich makes use of openID.

Useful links

Openidenabled A site for developers who want to learn more about the technology.

Simon Willison’s blog A great resource for the latest news on OpenID.

openidnet webpage with more technical details about openid

Update

Simon Willison uploaded the video presentation he had at FOWA