Google OpenSocial, can't beat facebook & myspace, gave up with other social networks [readwriteweb.com]
Google is gathering social networks like Orkut, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Ning, Hi5, Plaxo, Friendster, Viadeo and more under it's set of three common APIs. that allow developers to access the following core functions and information at social networks:
It provides developers with access to the following info from the networks and develop related widgets and application that can be easily placed and implemented in websites.
- Profile Information
- Friends Information
- Activities
By taking social networking activities and info away from the social network itself and to conduct it through publisher websites, google is essentially controlling these interactions and will provide google with the ability to peddle a more social related ad channel that will feel less like an ad and more like a 'recommendation' from friends.
It makes it easy for developers since their using a common API and can easily come up with the widgets/programs.
So the Lesson to Learn here is:-
"1000 rats will butcher 1 cat"