Archive for September, 2007

The OpenID Advantage

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The OpenID Advantage (T-Shirt)

First of all, allow us to clarify. We love openID. Maintaining a million different identities is a big pain and we’re glad people are trying to fix it. So OpenID is the greatest thing since sliced bread. But what happens if someone steals your password? Now, I’m not saying security by obscurity is a better option (I know that should be on a shirt), but it is amusing to think that a compromised openID account could be very damaging. We think that fact is T-Shirt worthy.

Its interesting to note the traction that OpenID is gaining the industry. 37 signals recently added the option to use OpenID to access some of their online hosted applications. applications using openID. They also have a good explentation page of the details of OpenID to get you started. Also, Phil Windley, a former CTO for the State of Utah, often talks about identity issues and openID in particular if you’re interested in reading more on the subject.

So, build your new websites to be openID aware, and in the meantime wear our OpenID Advantage t-shirt to encourage other smart people to mitigate or eliminate this problem.

T-Shirt Tuesday: September 4th, 2007

T-Shirt Tuesdays are back! After an extended summer vacation, we’re pleased to continue the tradition of T-Shirt Tuesdays. We are featuring a brand new design this week, so check it out and be one of the first to show off the OpenID Advantage.

This Week’s Featured Design

The OpenID Advantage

OpenID is great. You have one username and one password for everything. Which means They only need to steal your password once to hack your life. Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid. Buy It Now

The OpenID Advantage (T-Shirt)