Protecting user passwords in desktop applications (Rev 2)

Question

I\'m making a twitter client, and I\'m evaluating the various ways of protecting the user\'s login information.

IMPORTANT: I need to protect the user\'s data from ot

Answer 1

OSX: Use the Keychain

Windows: Use CryptProtectData and CryptUnprotectData

Linux: Use GNOME Keyring and KDE KWallet