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Big four networks team up for mobile payments
Rik:
Yup. Royal Bank of Scotland over Prestel. :)
Simon:
I remember using Prestel at my local library in the early 80s. I don't think it was ever made for home use, was it?
sam:
yeah, I don't trust mobile payments... sounds rather messy.
Rik:
--- Quote from: Simon on June 17, 2011, 19:40 ---I remember using Prestel at my local library in the early 80s. I don't think it was ever made for home use, was it?
--- End quote ---
Yes, the BBC Micro, in particular, had a dedicated adaptor (aka modem) running at 1200/75 baud.
Simon:
Probably cost a fortune to buy and to run.
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