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

[mediamob <mediamob@dnaco.net>]

On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, Dan Busarow wrote:

> 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
> -- 
>  Dan Busarow                                                  949 443 4172

Thanks for the reply. I'll admit to being ignorant, even stupid - but I
hate the thought of being careless with data I read. At least I retain
some tenous touch with reality...

Pat