Smart Card and Java Card (URGENT)

Dear everyone.
I have purchased a card reader (which is supposed to be java card compatible).
I have 2 problems.
1. I just wonder if i can use a Smart Card generally available. Do i need to have a special card for Java Card??
2. Can i use card kit to interface to the reader/writer? How do i install my applets??
Please reply soon.
Thank you very much.

I tried to execute the OCF samples.
this code
OpenCard.services = com.ibm.opencard.factory.MFCCardServiceFactory
did not give any trouble
this code
OpenCard.terminals = com.ibm.opencard.terminal.pcsc10.Pcsc10CardTerminalFactory
gave some troubles. May be because iam not using ibm terminal(card).
And also, i think the OCF samples will not work anyhow, because the Reflex reader is not OCF complaint.
So the following may not work
OpenCard.services = com.slb.opencard.Cyberflex
I have most imp. questions to ask you now.
1. What card should i purchase and from whom (along with some software if necessary)?
2. What is the procedure for reading/writing to that card using the Reflex reader.
Please help.
Thanks
Goldy.

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prime q:          null
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