FM> Other points about 'know your client', and security (Paul Edwards says
 FM> buy 10/- BHP, then the real Paul Edwards claims it wasn't him) also
 FM> apply to the Internet, and are probably solvable.

Security could be covered by the use of PGP, with the user's 
public key sent both by net and by Australia Post for confirmation.
 
For making orders, I think it would be easier and cheaper to use
a fax. Although I suppose it would be cheaper for you to reply
electronicly.
 
On the other hand, an Internet or BBS connection would be a good way
to disseminate info to your clients - broker's research and the like.
 
There would be no need to set up a BBS yourself. Just slip a few
bucks to a local BBS operator.  For another modem, a new line and
a bigger hard drive, most of them would follow you anywhere.
 
LM.

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