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News You Could Do Without

by Brian Day

Thu, Nov 11th 1999 11:27am





Yahoo adds a wallet.

from the do-I-need-one-of-these? dept

Yahoo is currently offering wallet functionality on its web-site. They allow you to enter your credit card and then shop without entering it again. Oh boy.

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    Stuck

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    Mark Baker, Nov 11th, 1999 @ 1:24pm

    Now, *that's* sticky.

    Too bad it's US-only right now.

    MB

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    Cure for stupidity

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    Mark Gallagher, Nov 11th, 1999 @ 3:09pm

    OK, I'm perfectly willing to admit that this is because my skull is a little too thick, but I don't get the whole "wallet" concept. Other than saving me 2 seconds on typing in my CC number, what's the benefit (aside from the huge security risks)?

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    Re: Cure for stupidity

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    Brick, Nov 11th, 1999 @ 11:09pm

    You are right. It only saves a bit of retyping in exchange for an added security hazard. The real benefit is for the businesses that use the wallet concept. When buying becomes easier, sales go up.

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