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To: Mojave

Ok, that’s just freaking creepy. What the hell is that tracker thing you got?


13 posted on 03/06/2009 6:04:54 PM PST by autumnraine (Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose- Kris Kristoferrson VIVA LA REVOLUTION!)
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To: autumnraine

It can also show your ISP and location, if you set it up for that.


18 posted on 03/06/2009 6:15:47 PM PST by Mojave (Don't blame me. I voted for McClintock.)
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To: autumnraine; Mojave
> Ok, that’s just freaking creepy. What the hell is that tracker thing you got?

Standard browser client, host OS, and IP RDNS lookup -- all standard parts of the internet TCP/IP and HTTP protocols.

Not only that, but they can tell you what VERSION of the operating system and browser you're using.

This has been common on web pages since the mid-90's. It always gets my attention, I admit...

19 posted on 03/06/2009 6:17:33 PM PST by dayglored (Listen, strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government!)
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