OpenStreetMap now allows accounts to be authenticated with OpenID as

an additional, optional authentication method for some OSM functions.

You may ignore this if you are not interested in OpenID. Some users

find OpenID an interesting way to reduce the number of passwords they

have to use in their travels on the internet.

If you have an existing OpenID or wish to create an OPenID for use

with OpenStreetMap, have a look at the OSM OpenID page on the wiki for important caveats.

Both Kai and Tom were key in

writing and implementing these improvements. Be sure to thank them if

you like OPenID. Perhaps buy them a beverage when you see them.