Re: Re: [mv] Can't get CyberCash to work (Yes,

[Dan Busarow <dan@dpcsys.com>]

On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, mediamob wrote:
> > From: Dan Busarow <dan@dpcsys.com>
> > Subject: Re: [mv] Can't get CyberCash to work (Yes, I did an archive search!)
> > On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, mediamob wrote:
> > > 
> > > Fact: I do not have access to an SSL server.
> > 
> > Fact: CyberCash requires an SSL connection.
> > 
> > At least according to their docs they do.  I haven't tried using it
> > without SSL.
> > 
> > Dan
> > - -- 
> 
> Try as I might, I am unable to find any reference in the docs that states
> that SSL is required for CC transactions. Supported, reccomended, easy to
> use, yes- required, no.
> 
> Can anyone confirm or deny? Will Minivend simply fail to pass cc data to
> CyberCash without an error message if the checkout page is not secure?

Not a confirmation but see mck32.pdf, page 7

> For form's sake (and to avoid the bottom spanking) I should point out that
> I have no intention of operating a site without ssl for credit cards; I
> just don't want to pay my ISP for ssl access until I can open the store
> and start making money back.

I don't see minivend requiring a secure connection anywhere in the
CyberCash processing.  Don't see the MCK libs checking either.  So
ignore my initial post and the requirement above, your problem
probably lies elsewhere.

Dan
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