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To: Bill who wrote (398872)	4/25/2003 11:34:53 AM
From: JakeStraw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

>>...to get a card processing machine? Is he going to have to buy a generator to power it? Will he need 3G to connect to the debit database? I have a feeling the card processor would be more than happy to supply all the necessary equipment! :^) The card processors make good money off each and every transaction. With continued automation, their profit margin should increase even more.

To: Bill who wrote (398872)	4/25/2003 11:36:13 AM
From: Rock_nj	Respond to of 769670

I understand your concerns about street transactions. But, with wireless and electronic technologies that we have today, those concerns can be overcome. No need for a generator. Just a battery powered device that can check a debit card's legitmacy. In any case, I'm sure the "powers that be" wouldn't mind making it harder for street vendors to do their business. They were trying to outlaw or limit street vendors in NYC throughout much of Guilani's term. As the stores didn't like the competition and sidewalk congestion.