On Jun 4, 2005, at 14:12, Thomas Lakofski wrote:
Finally, the PIN length ranges from 8 to 128 bits. Most manufacturers
use a 4 digit PIN and supply it with the device. Obviously, customers
should demand the ability to use longer PINs.
Correction: Most manufacturers hardcode the 4-digit PIN
Unfortunately, they haven't. In Europe I get receipts with different
crossing-out patterns almost every week.
And, with they I mean the builders of point-of-sale terminals: I
don't think individual store owners are given a choice.
Though I believe I have noticed a good trend in that I
