Rick Trostel wrote:
>
> << Subj:        Re: Magnetic card reader.
>  Date:  97-08-19 16:49:30 EDT
>  From:  kcw.kcwcc@SYMPATICO.CA (KcW)
>
>  I agree. Magnetic cards are old hat. Standalone smart card reader/writers
>  can be built very inexpensively (read <$20 in pats) and the ISO7815 cards
>  are about a buck in small quantities with gobs of room for data. As well,
>  the cards can be made secure, reducing the need for PIC based algorithms.
>   >>
>
> Does any one know of any links or other info on smart cards?
> Any kind of introduction or beginner info would be great.
>
> Rich

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