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Why is the order status "authorized"? What does this mean ?
As Gumstix, Inc. does not retain any customer credit card information for any order at gumstix.com, the first step in the order process is to have the customer credit card authorized by Authorize.net for the transaction amount.

The Gumstix order management system then holds only that authorization number and uses that authorization number to ship the customer order when each of the gumstix product(s) in the order are in stock.

Customers receiving an "authorized" notice should be aware that their credit card has been accepted and authorized but not charged. The customer credit card will only be charged once the order has shipped.

Further information on shipping may be reached here.

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