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[tpabrad]

When you open any webpage there are variables that are set that the webserver can see. Can tell what kind of browser your using, among other things. This stuff can be extracted and used to make the browsing experience better for the users.

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by tpabrad

When you open any webpage there are variables that are set that the webserver can see. Can tell what kind of browser your using, among other things.

Here's an example of some the things that web servers know about you:

[tpabrad]

Originally Posted by webmaster

Here's an example of some the things that web servers know about you:

I do a little PHP on the side so Ive had a little bit of past experience with the environment and session variables Cool stuff!

[BoulderBronco]

Originally Posted by webmaster

Here's an example of some the things that web servers know about you:

Is that for me? Thats kind of freaky. Thats all right for me except the IP. How much else could someone see about or on my PC?

[webmaster]

Posting this little widget apparently has caused some panic among some visitors that their IP number is being displayed to everyone. I guess I should have made it clear that your information is only being shown to you. No one else sees that information. Here is a warning on the site where I got the code:

These signs are created and served by our webserver in real-time for each person that views them. Your IP address and other information are only visible to YOU, not to others, but because people see their own IP address and computer information displayed on a blog or in a public forum, they think that their information can be seen by everyone!

I hope this eases the concerns that several of you have expressed. However, much of the information you see is logged by web servers every time you access them. There is no real anonymity on the Internet. If you illegally download music or movies, send threatening emails or use your computer for other illegal activity it is likely that the authorities could trace it back to you. If you are not doing anything wrong there is nothing to be too concerned about since the information is usually released only under a court order.

Although this forum's software knows your IP number, the only way I use it is to screen new members. If the IP number resolves to Romania or India, where hacking and spam are major industries, I usually reject the membership or immediately place it in moderation.

Sorry to hijack this thread with this. If this discussion continues I may move it to the Support Forum.