Security fears still plague cybershopping

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Concerns about Internet crime have deterred some US online browsers from making credit-card purchases over the Web. A total of 19.7 Americans accessed commercial Web sites from home in 1997, and few of them have reported such problems. The difficulty stems more from perception than reality, according to Forrester Research. Shoppers base their reservations on examples in which inadequately protected Internet servers have allowed on-line theft of credit-card numbers. Not only can criminals make unauthorized credit-card purchases from other E-mail accounts, they also can apply the data to steal another person's identity. Customers can protect themselves by gathering and verifying as much information as possible about prospective electronic commerce partners, according to Web search engine Mining. The methods can include collecting phone numbers and street addresses.

Safety and security measures, Internet security, Computer hackers, Hacker

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Internet shopping: a mixed bag; great for browsing but not for bargains, the virtual mall is still under construction

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The surging electronic commerce market is triggering a range of reactions among shoppers. Convenience ranks as the leading incentive to shop online, while price and service hold equal merit in off-line shopping, according to a recent Forrester Research survey. Another advantage to online shopping is its wide selection for browsing. Electronic commerce vendors can charge a higher price because of their convenience, Forrester added. Drawbacks can include lengthy shopping time, limited availability on some items, a shifting market and lack of personal warmth. Auburn University Professor of Consumer Behavior Michael Solomon said Internet shopping faces the challenges of communication, especially with people who shop in groups, as well as potentially widening the gap between the haves and have-nots.

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Adding a dimension to Web art

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3-D technology, already popular on World Wide Web game sites, may expand toward more discerning shoppers who wish to view catalogs for several angles before making a purchase. The Web contains hundreds of in-depth pictures, photographs and funny designs to illustrate Web sites. Reel 3-D Enterprises's catalog (stereoscopy.com/reel3d) allows customers to update the 1950's trend by purchasing a range of 3-D glasses, such as Deluxe Flip-Up Clip-On Polarized 3-D glasses for $12.95. Other accessories include plain white envelopes for ViewMaster reels, blank reel mounts and point-and-shoot Loreo cameras. Most 3-D Web displays will appeal to casual users, rather than their business counterparts, because fluorescent lights are not conducive for viewing.

Three dimensional displays, 3D technology, Three-dimensional graphics, Three dimensional graphics

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