Re: Colo Vending Machine

[George Carey <george () montco net>]

> The vending machine should use a card like an ATM/gift card, not accept cash.  You should be able to "charge" the 
> card with some cash via a web portal and keep the card in the facility in your space.  If something is needed, one 
> can purchase it with the card.  If there is no money on the card, a person can add cash to the card via a web portal 
> somewhere.   Scenario:  remote hands guy arrives on site, needs an SFP, card doesn't have enough money on it, calls 
> me, I can add the cash to the card, he can purchase the SFP and leave the card in the space for the next time it is 
> needed.

Actually pricing should be 8 bits, 16 bits, or maybe 32 bits for the really important stuff.

George