When you type in, your browser does the digital signing and encryption. A chipcard can store your account #, private key, sign and encrypt any data you want by itself. One can crack a computer and replace any software, but IC cards are a lot tougher. They have simpler data interface, and use strong cryptography.
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Recognita has an unsupported Linux port. Ask for it, the more people asks, the better :-)'
When you type in, your browser does the digital signing and encryption. A chipcard can store your account #, private key, sign and encrypt any data you want by itself. One can crack a computer and replace any software, but IC cards are a lot tougher. They have simpler data interface, and use strong cryptography.