[lug] semi OT: Magnetic Stripe / Credit Card readers

[Chip Atkinson]

How about something like this:

http://www.idautomation.com/slot/versakey.html

CHip

On Tue, 9 May 2006, Ryan Wheaton wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the input devices that 
> can read magnetic strips?  I'd like to have a USB one that reads a 
> credit card, and fills out a sort of "sign up" form from that 
> information.  I'd also prefer one that works with Linux (of course).
> 
> Also, any idea of a good (online?) store that sells this sort of device? 
>   I've found a couple through searching, but none look all that reliable.
> 
> thanks,
> 
> -ryan
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