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How does PayPal work? (seriously)

Jul 12, 2004 1:35PM PDT

I'm doing an assignment on how PayPal works behind-the-scenes. I need information on how they operate as a Transaction processing system (including all inputs, outputs, and processes), what type of data storage they use (FPS, DBMS, or datawarehouse) and what security they use.

Any help would be appreciated!

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Re: How does PayPal work? (seriously)
Jul 13, 2004 1:57AM PDT

I'm sure I can discuss this with you personally if you are near Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. Just make sure your professor who handed you the assignment will attend so they know who else is working on your assignment.

Bob

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What time is the lecture??
Jul 13, 2004 7:17AM PDT
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Steve, Have You Checked ???
Jul 13, 2004 7:59AM PDT
http://www.paypal.com/

I see there is a "Contact Us" link toward the bottom of the page. (Other links are there also.)

Hope this helps.

Grif