Hi all, I remember that I have told about this once on list, but for repetation, I have succeeded in checking the CVC number (the 3-digit number required when giving your credit/debit card information on an Internet store) with my Optacon. This number is separated from the card number with 16 digits, and can therefore be recognized quite easily. Also the reading area is quite limited compaired to a printed paper sheet of any kind. Even though nothing completely replaces sighted assistance, the Optacon can drastically decrease your need for it. This has also been said before. (smile) -- To get the latest release of Alpine, go to <http://patches.freeiz.com/alpine/release/index.html>. To get the patched version of PC-Alpine, go to <http://patches.freeiz.com/alpine/info/windows.html>. ---------------------------------------- to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.