[ltp] credit fingerprint

[Christopher Sawtell]

On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:11, Paul Cuciureanu wrote:
> just thought of something, might even be available as we speak, but
> couldn't banks use fingerprint technologies so we could get rid of the 10
> credit cards in our pockets? or better yet. this could be used anywhere. no
> wallet at all :)
>
> now.. how easy is it to fake a fingerprint?

perhaps it might be worth considering these questions and answers.

Q: How difficult is it to fake a fingerprint?
A: Very.

Q: How easy is it to amputate a finger complete with print?
A: Very

Q: Do we really want fingerprint readers?
A: Speaking entirely for myself, no thank you!

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C. S.