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Re: [OAUTH-WG] problem statement

Igor Faynberg <igor.faynberg@alcatel-lucent.com> Tue, 06 September 2011 19:52 UTC

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On 9/6/2011 3:36 PM, Justin Richer wrote:
> ...
>
> OAuth *does* work with phone apps, and it's a misnomer to say that it's
> not a good idea in such environments.
>

To support and amplify Justin's point, OAuth has been adopted by OMA and 
WAC, and ITU-T is developing an OAuth profile.  Mobile providers 
reported OAuth implementation on this list.

Igor

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