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Subject: Re: IP Numbers


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Date Posted: 21:58:25 02/13/02 Wed
Author Host/IP: 24.67.253.203
In reply to: MrsTracy 's message, "Re: IP Numbers" on 21:31:27 02/13/02 Wed

This explains a little why some of the IP addresses are the same.

"Another important point is, while each computer is given its own IP address, sometimes, many users end up going through one machine before they access a website. This means they all look the same to VoyForums, for instance. Users with a constant live connection to Internet may have their own name, other users are assigned a name each time they connect to their Internet Provider. When they get a new ID each time, or if a lot of users get routed through the same "gateway", it adds a certain amount of anonymity to the user -- that is, a website won't be able to know the specific location of the user. "

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