| Subject: | Basic auth integration |
Imported from the dev wiki:
In order to offer the possibility to authenticate users without
dramatically changing the structure of things, I propose the above feature.
User authenticates using basic auth (population of the auth database is
a separate problem, but auto user creation can probably be accomplished
with an existing CGI, or if not, one written separately).
When OpenGuides notices this, it adds a flag to the metadata table on
edits saying essentially "is authenticated". This information can then
be appropriately displayed on the node. Magic is then needed to inhibit
display of the "Your username" box, and have it automatically add the
(correct!) username to the metadata table.