[announce] Python OpenID library version 1.0 (Beta 1)

[Josh Hoyt]

JanRain, Inc. is pleased to announce version 1.0.0 beta-1 of the
Python OpenID library. We are also pleased to announce
http://openidenabled.com/, a site for OpenID developers. Expect more news on
this front soon!

To obtain the library, visit:
http://openidenabled.com/openid/libraries/python/python-openid-1-0-released

To browse the documentation (also available in the library), visit:
http://openidenabled.com/python-openid-docs/1.0.0-b1/

Version 1.0.0-b1 of the library is a major re-write, including:

 * Extensive documentation
 * Simple examples of use
 * A much improved API
 * Multiple back-end implementations

As always, the library provides a specification-compliant
implementations of an identity consumer and server, under permissive
(LGPL) license. Any feedback or patches are welcome.

This beta release should not differ from the final release except in
documentation, unless any bugs are found. Please try it out!

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Josh Hoyt <josh at janrain.com>
Software Engineer
JanRain, Inc.