[nzlug] Linux-friendly banks in NZ?

[Volker Kuhlmann]

On Fri 02 May 2008 20:26:53 NZST +1200, Cliff Pratt wrote:

>> Not so. NetGuard is designed exclusively for Microsofties who can't keep
>> password-stealing spyware off their computers. For everyone else, it's
>> just a PITA.
>>
> Disagree. "Everyone else" is a small, small, minority.

That "minority" includes Microsofties with a clue, Cupertino fans, and
tux lovers. The last 2 groups are getting steadily bigger I understand.
And "for everyone else it's a PITA" doesn't say how big the "everyone
else" is, so my statement is still true ;)

(Btw this is a Linux list. You aren't working for Microsoft, are you?)

> Deskbank is a dial-up app isn't it?

No. It installs on computers controlled by The Imperium(TM). These
computers are easily online 24/7 (and easily not spyware-proof). No idea
how much it costs.

> Multi-level of security access is an interesting concept. I'm still not 
> sure that it would appeal to the MS-using majority, so I can't see it 
> appealing to the bank.

Kiwibank had online "inquire-only" access 5 years ago so it's not just
an "interesting concept". Can't remember about BNZ.

> From the bank's point of 
> view if 90% of customers are satisfied, the other 10% can go hang.

I guess that's only fair, afterall I do likewise. If the bank isn't
Linux-capable it goes West. We as Linux-users need to play as much
weight as we can. That was the point of the thread in the first place,
wasn't it?

Volker

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