Open-source ID project needs Microsoft’s blessing

An open-source ID project called The Higgins project, which will rival Microsoft identity tool has been on hold for months because part of the project will use some code and processed develped and patented by Microsoft.

Developers working on the Higgins project want to create a tool equivalent to Microsoft’s Windows CardSpace, but fear the software giant’s legal wrath if they don’t receive permission on certain features. Although parts of the project continue to move forward, proponents say it may not reach its full potential without Microsoft’s help.

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