At this point I don't want to interface w/ google account, I just would like to know if they are logged in to a google account or not, and then serve slightly different links if they are|aren't. I'm using PHP and strict (where possible) HTML 4.
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If you're not using Google as an OpenID provider I don't think there is any way to know. That kind of information is kept off limits as a security precaution.
answered Mar 30, 2011 at 1:11
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1There was a method discussed in the answer on this SO post, however, it's doubtful that the method will work reliably for organizations which have an interest in maintaining users' privacy: stackoverflow.com/questions/5233560/… Commented Mar 30, 2011 at 14:03
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One day the Internet will be secure. I just hope it's in my lifetime.– John Conde ♦Commented Mar 30, 2011 at 14:17
I hope this is not possible. What you are trying to do is to access the type of information others would not want to share with you. I know this does not address your question directly but maybe there is another way to achieve what you want to achieve?