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"Businesses of all sizes have reached out to Apple with interest in its iPod touch-based point-of-sale system, which recently debuted at the Mac maker's stores."

This is the iPod based touch system called "Easy Pay" that is in process of replacing the Windows CE system Apple retail stores had been using for years. It appears that Apple has been getting quite a few inquiries on this new system and is pondering selling it based on how they are reacting to the inquiries. Apple is, instead of advising the system is proprietary and not for sale, taking information from the prospective buyers. Smart move, especially if this works as well as the Apple sales staff says it does.

"Werck BV today announced the immediate release of Checkout 3, the powerful, easy and affordable point of sale software for the Mac."

According to the press release, "Checkout 3 comes loaded with features, but is still the easiest Mac Point of Sale application out today," says Dirk Stoop, Werck BV Partner. "We've included so many customer requested features and enhancements, like barcode label printing, a revamped Product Manager, and an overall speed boost. We're also proud to announce the launch of our new Checkout web store, EnStore."