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Google's OpenSocial closed to non-Gang members

By Nicholas Carlson, 5:58 PM on Fri Nov 2 2007, 636 views (Edit, to draft, Top, Slurp)

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"What PR crock," a source tells us, complaining about Google's OpenSocial initiative. The problem? Seems that so far OpenSocial is only open to partners Google signed prior to launch. In fact the "Google Container Developers" discussions page is full pleas for access to the service provider documentation. How long until Google unlocks the door? (Photo by Maurice Koop)

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