jtd wrote: > On Wednesday 18 Jun 2008 14:38, Rony wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Since quite some time, the Railways has introduced smart cards that >> can be used on touch screen kiosks >> >> I find this technology has tremendous potential for use in various >> Govt. as well as private organizations >> > > Old hat that comes to India when everbody gets tired of it. > Old wine in new fancy bottle = cellphone as payment system. No need to > buy any card. All the rage in Nokialand, where you can buy everything > using a cellphone. > If only they make that useless camera scan my finger and > authenticate... > > Everyone does not have a cell phone and even with the existing ones, the service providers will demand their pound of flesh. A card is simple and inexpensive, so accessible to all.
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