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OAuth , O mean opensOurce and Auth means ~orization
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http://wiki.developerforce.com/page/Using_OAuth_to_Authorize_External_Applications
http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=61017
http://oauth.net/
All these define OAuth as an opensource protocal to allow secure authorization in a simple and standard method from web, mobile, desktop apps. Eg:
*The OAuth documentation uses the analogy of a valet key to explain key concepts. When you park your car with a valet, you don't give him your regular key. You give him a special valet key that restricts his access to certain things like the trunk, glove box, etc. The rationale behind OAuth is the same. You give the consumer application limited access to resources in the service provider that you define.*
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