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The Firefox location tool that knows where your computer is!
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by francisrivera | October 9, 2008 at 11:50 pm
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Peekaboo! Firefox can now find YOU...
Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox browser, has released technology that helps websites detect the physical location of computers.
The system will allow users, for instance, to find local restaurants when they travel to a new town.
The Geode project is an experimental add-on ahead of a full blown launch of geolocation technology in version 3.1 of Firefox.
Users will have control over how much location information they give.
It uses technology from a firm called Skyhook which works out a computer's location from nearby wireless networks.
Its so-called Loki system can determine location within seconds with an accuracy of about 10 to 20 metres.
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at 01:19 on October 10th, 2008
francisrivera, I like this story. It's good stuff. Can it be, it detects your computer too.
at 01:30 on October 10th, 2008
Thanks Solarlife! And if that was a question for me:
I would say from my understanding, YES!
But it is really up to you, if you want to...
at 06:12 on October 10th, 2008
francisrivera, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 14:14 on October 10th, 2008
Maraming salamat Rhonda! Sana'y pagpalain ka! :)
at 15:06 on October 10th, 2008
Walang anuman, francisrivera! Maraming salamat!
at 05:14 on October 11th, 2008
I'm really surprised! lol