abinidi Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Today Google will launch a new product on the market called "Google Checkout" and it will appear in final, not beta form. Here is an article on how the system works, and how it can work with your online business: http://www.computerworld.com/action/articl...T_AM&nlid=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 The new service will allow people to put in a credit card once, then surf the net and buy from several sites, PROVIDED those sites have an advertising arrangement with GOOGLE. Businesses listed on GOOGLE, but not taking part in this Checkout program, will not be able to sell products in that manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wampthing Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 This morning before I left to work, I was thinking about getting a newsweek subscription. When I went to check out, I saw the google checkout. cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crippen Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I understand a component is required to be installed on the hosting server? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deverill Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Cool stuff but scary. I trust Google, but with all the security holes in IE, Win, etc, how long before someone gets a hook into my credit card number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Tim Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 All part of Google's plan to take over the world. I trust them with my calendar and a little email. Will keep my credit cards to myself, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samrc Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Its an interesting idea, but gives Google even more power and access. Kinda big-brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youneverknow Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Google will make a lot of $ on this and they will know what you are purchasing thus tailoring ads right to your doorstep so to speak... youneverknow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deverill Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I'm not too concerned with Google itself - it's in their best interest to keep it secure and make everyone happy so they'll keep using it... but there are so many places to insert an attack between the user and Google that automatic storing and use of CC numbers scares me. Of course the crooks won't use it because anything stored on Google can be subpoenaed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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