The Reference Check Model and the Recommendation Letter Model for Identity

Having grown up in Germany and living in the US, I continue to be intrigued (amused?) by the differences in the way things are done in these still relatively close cultures. (Bhutan anyone? But I disgress.) One of the differences is when applying for a job: In Germany, you typically get (or at least try [...]

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Here is a summary of what Bill Gates said about OpenID and CardSpace at his RSA conference keynote. (Thanks to Mike Jones, who took these notes and let me publish them): Slide: Evolution of Identity: Making the Vision Real (with picture of two cards in hands) People are used to choosing what credential to use [...]

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As OpenID grows, some form of governance structure is required. After many months of discussion, our collective plans for the creation of the OpenID Foundation was announced today to the OpenID-general mailing list. Here is the announcement: OpenID’s growing popularity over the past few months bring two pain points to light: A clear home for [...]

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