=== WP-OpenID ===
Contributors: wnorris, alanjcastonguay, factoryjoe
Tags: openid, authentication
Requires at least: 2.2
Tested up to: 2.3.1
Stable tag: 2.0

Allow the use of OpenID for authentication of users and commenters.


== Description ==

OpenID is an [open standard][] that lets you sign in to other sites on the Web
using little more than your blog URL. This means less usernames and passwords
to remember and less time spent signing up for new sites.  This plugin allows
verified OpenIDs to be linked to existing user accounts for use as an
alternative means of authentication.  Additionally, commenters may use their
OpenID to assure their identity as the author of the comment and provide a
framework for future OpenID-based services (reputation and trust, for
example).

[open standard]: http://openid.net/


== Installation ==

This plugin follows the [standard WordPress installation method][]:

1. Upload the `openid` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
1. Configure the plugin through the 'OpenID' section of the 'Options' menu

[standard WordPress installation method]: http://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins


== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Why do I get blank screens when I activate the plugin? =

In some cases the plugin may have problems if not enough memory has been
allocated to PHP.  Try ensuring that the PHP memory_limit is at least greater
than 8MB (limits of 64MB are not uncommon).

= Why don't `https` OpenIDs work? =

SSL certificate problems creep up when working with some OpenID providers
(namely MyOpenID).  This is typically due to an outdated CA cert bundle being
used by libcurl.  An explanation of the problem and a couple of solutions 
can be found [here][libcurl].

[libcurl]: http://lists.openidenabled.com/pipermail/dev/2007-August/000784.html

= How do I get help if I have a problem? =

Please direct support questions to the "Plugins and Hacks" section of the
[WordPress.org Support Forum][].  Just make sure and include the tag 'openid'
so that I'll see your post.  Additionally, you can file a bug
report at <http://dev.wp-plugins.org/report>.  Existing bugs and feature
requests can also be found at [wp-plugins.org][bugs-reports].

[WordPress.org Support Forum]: http://wordpress.org/support/
[bugs-reports]: http://dev.wp-plugins.org/report/9?COMPONENT=openid

== Screenshots ==

1. Commentors can use their OpenID when leaving a comment.
2. For users with wordpress accounts, their OpenID associations are managed through the admin panel.
3. Users can login with their OpenID in place of a traditional username and password.


== Changelog ==

= version 2.0 =
 - simplified admin interface by using reasonable defaults.  Default behaviors include:
  - "unobtrusive mode"
  - always add openid to wp-login.php
  - always use WP option 'home' for the trust root
 - new features
  - hook for trust engine, with very simple implementation included
  - supports OpenID 2.0 (draft 12) as well as OpenID 1.1 and SReg 1.0
 - normal collection of bug fixes

= version 1.0.1 =
 - added wordpress.org style readme.txt
 
= version 1.0 (also known as r13) =

Full SVN logs are available at <http://dev.wp-plugins.org/log/openid/>.