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RE: a legal question.
You can't find out what IPs are connected to your computer is a Myth: You can easily find out any IP address connected to your computer unless they are spoofed. Also, it has nothing to do with laws. Sadly, communication goes through the MSN Messenger server, so the IP is not directly connected to you.

If someone finds your IP, they can instantly track down all your information is a Myth: There is absolutly nothing anyone can do with your IP address execpt three things: 1) Scan for open ports on you and attempt to hack you, 2) Packet you and cause you to disconnect from the internet, and 3) Submit it to your ISP with the time you used it and a warrent to get information about you.

If someone finds your IP, you're screwed because it never changes is a Myth: Any standard Internet Service Provider will charge you extra for an IP Address that never changes. You most likely have a 'Dynamic IP Address' which means it changes every time you restart your modem (or whatever other device connects you to the internet)

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People can send viruses to my computer when they have my IP Address is a BIG FAT MYTH: There is no way you can get a virus through someone getting your IP address, unless they manage to hack you (which is unlikely.) As long as you have a decent firewall like Windows Firewall, you will be fine. [i]You can, however, get viruses from websites you visit (If in Internet Explorer,) files you share, and programs you download.

This post was edited on 10-30-2005 at 01:38 PM by ShawnZ.
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a legal question. - by Ash_ on 10-30-2005 at 10:46 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Discrate on 10-30-2005 at 10:48 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Ash_ on 10-30-2005 at 10:49 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Mentality on 10-30-2005 at 10:52 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Ash_ on 10-30-2005 at 10:53 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Mentality on 10-30-2005 at 10:55 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Discrate on 10-30-2005 at 10:55 AM
RE: RE: a legal question. - by brian on 10-30-2005 at 06:25 PM
RE: a legal question. - by absorbation on 10-30-2005 at 10:56 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Mentality on 10-30-2005 at 10:56 AM
RE: RE: a legal question. - by Anubis on 10-30-2005 at 01:48 PM
RE: a legal question. - by Ash_ on 10-30-2005 at 10:56 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Discrate on 10-30-2005 at 10:58 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Ash_ on 10-30-2005 at 11:01 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Mentality on 10-30-2005 at 11:01 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Ash_ on 10-30-2005 at 11:04 AM
RE: a legal question. - by Mentality on 10-30-2005 at 11:22 AM
RE: a legal question. - by ShawnZ on 10-30-2005 at 01:36 PM
RE: RE: a legal question. - by emit on 10-30-2005 at 07:00 PM
RE: a legal question. - by Val on 10-30-2005 at 01:45 PM


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