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To: DCBEN who wrote (16329)	1/11/2000 6:08:00 PM
From: David	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26039

I think if IDX gets the Novell franchise, that means that any networks running over a Novell infrastructure pretty much have to use IDX intellectual property. So we start at the mega-level with Novell (or Microsoft, or maybe AOL/Time Warner), head down toward VRSN* or ENTU, then deal with application companies like CA or Oracle. Finally, we are at the hardware end -- where we need some hardware -- and are dealing with potential PC OEMs. Any Novell/VRSN, etc., deal doesn't result in direct sales, but it does erect barriers to competitors and lock IDX in to whatever does develop. In other words, to cannibalize an old expression, if you get them by the ecommerce directories, their hearts and minds will follow . . . at least, if there is a market for biometrics. ========= * The one exception: If VRSN, or anyone else in the chain, has a monopoly, an exclusive deal with the dominant player will also get the same good result.

To: DCBEN who wrote (16329)	1/11/2000 10:24:00 PM
From: Kurt A. Altmann	Respond to of 26039

Couldn't these devices use biometric authentication?... Company Press Release eConnect Joint Ventures With Pilot Island to Develop Hand Held Internet Cash Payment ePocketPay Focus is to use 3Com(TM) PalmPilot(TM) as the foundation for the Internet Cash Payment ePocketPay(TM) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2000-- The eConnect Linux Transaction Server (LTS) will process the ePocketPay hand held wireless Internet cash payments Internet merchant fees will be generated per Internet cash payment transaction eConnect(OTCBB:ECNC - news), fully reporting, has entered into a Joint Venture with Pilot Island to develop the ePocketPay which will enable hand held wireless Internet Cash Payments. Pilot Island, an industry leader in developing software products and accessories for the Palm Top computing market, is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Digital Holding(OTC:IDIG - news) The Patented ePocketPay will hold ATM card, credit card and charge card information. When effecting an Internet Cash Payment, the user will simply input their bank assigned PIN. The Pocket Pay will then send the wireless transaction payment to the LTS for bank processing. Applications range from cash payments to open stock brokerage accounts to Internet cash bill payments. Pilot Island will provide it's technical knowledge of the Palm Pilot to fast track develop the handheld ePocketPay which will both effect wireless Internet cash payments plus act as a wireless voice phone. eConnect and Pilot Island will share the Internet merchant fees generated by the ePocketPay.