I used IE for years, and a few monthes ago someone finaly convinced me to try another browser (IE 6 had been crashing a ton for me). After using Phoenix, I don't think I will ever be able to turn back. It's highly unfinished and is missing a lot of stuff right now. But not once in 3-4 monthes has it crashed. That's with browsing at least 1-2 hours every day if not 4-5 hours. Not a single crash. (Running build 0.4) Now I recomend at least giving it a try, if for nothing else but the stability.
Agreed, our local store (which happens to be a kroger store) is already testing a few of the methods you have listed. We have automated and self check out lines which I personaly love. It cuts out the small talk that is basically required with going through normal casheer lines. It cuts off at least a few minutes from the shopping trip. Now if I could go through an automated or self checkout line, and instead of having to dig through my wallet for a card, just swipe my finger across a scanner it would be even faster and easier.
A lot of you people are being way too paranoid. Sure fingerprints can be copied, but how likely is that going to be in this case? It would be a lot of hassel just to steal groceries don't you think?
Now I can see the paranoia if this tech was used like an ATM or whatnot, but groceries?
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I used IE for years, and a few monthes ago someone finaly convinced me to try another browser (IE 6 had been crashing a ton for me). After using Phoenix, I don't think I will ever be able to turn back. It's highly unfinished and is missing a lot of stuff right now. But not once in 3-4 monthes has it crashed. That's with browsing at least 1-2 hours every day if not 4-5 hours. Not a single crash. (Running build 0.4) Now I recomend at least giving it a try, if for nothing else but the stability.
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Agreed, our local store (which happens to be a kroger store) is already testing a few of the methods you have listed. We have automated and self check out lines which I personaly love. It cuts out the small talk that is basically required with going through normal casheer lines. It cuts off at least a few minutes from the shopping trip. Now if I could go through an automated or self checkout line, and instead of having to dig through my wallet for a card, just swipe my finger across a scanner it would be even faster and easier. A lot of you people are being way too paranoid. Sure fingerprints can be copied, but how likely is that going to be in this case? It would be a lot of hassel just to steal groceries don't you think? Now I can see the paranoia if this tech was used like an ATM or whatnot, but groceries?