Robert Rolf <Robert.Rolf <at> ualberta.ca> writes:

>
> Any suggestions or warnings on whom/what to look at for e-commerce 
> solutions?
> I'd like to accept credit cards and Paypal, but have heard
> horrors stories about PP, so wonder if there are better alternatives.
>

I tried osCommerce, but it was a mess to customize.  Ended up using PERL scripts
with MySQL as DB.  For small volume it makes sense to use PayPal for all
transactions, including CC.  In addition to handling transaction, they have
decent merchant tools (e.g. invoice, shipping).  

If you like website beaglerobotics.com, I can send you Perl script for it,
contact me off list.  It is simple, but easy to maintain/modify.

For hosting I recommend lunarpages.com - fast support response, good uptime,
decent prices.  BTW, I needded support only when I was setting up new websites,
I now have 4 websites with them, including my persoanla email hosting.

Best,

Sergey





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