Carey Fisher - NCS wrote:

> Identity theft is a growing problem in the US.  

I know that, even though I'm not sure I understand all the details why this
is such a problem in the USA (compared to other countries). In fact I'm
pretty sure I /don't/ understand the details... :)

> For example, If I know your Bank Name and Account Number, I can transfer
> money in and out of your account.  

I've always wondered (and continue to wonder) why the US banks (and their
customers) stay with such an antiquated (and insecure, and inefficient)
system. 


But that wasn't the question. The question was: what is the difference
between buying a programmer from Olin (in addition to my address I would be
giving him my credit card number, possibly including the security code) and
getting a programmer for free from Olin (only giving him my address)? Why
is the free programmer and the information exchange involved with it more
dangerous than the bought programmer?

Gerhard

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