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Article #732Re: U.S. National Identity Card (RFID) Coming in 2008
From: The Real Bev
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 00:17
Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 00:17
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AllEmailDeletedImmediately wrote: > "Newsgroup" <janedoe@icubed.com> wrote: >> >> RFID is simply a number or ID on a card. This ID number can be read by an >> RFID reader. The ID in itself means absolutely nothing. That ID linked >> to a database means everything. As long as the security of the database >> is good and the ID is not a combination of identifiable information, then >> RFID is not a security risk. >> >> The readers have issues though. Water, such as rain makes accurate >> readings difficult. Remember, that the "RF" in RFID is radio frequency. >> Water disrupts radio waves. Distance is an issue too. They have very >> short accurate distances. The other major issue which will decrease in >> time, is the cost of the readers. They are extremely expensive. > > i've read 500.00 or so. We bought our first VCR in 1978 for something like $700. -- Cheers, Bev ============================================= You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use duct tape.
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