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To: MaryinRed who wrote (72500)	1/29/1999 11:48:00 PM
From: Gerald Walls	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Remember, I think Intel's solution is acceptable. However, since you ask: Are you aware that each Ethernet interface card (network/cable modem/T1 etc connections...anything other than a modem connection) in YOUR computer...has a UNIQUE adapter address that is placed there by the manufacturer of the card....and that address is bound to your the unique IP number of your computer during each Internet transmission. N/A for the vast majority of people who connect to the net via a modem. This number (which doesn't exist because there is no NIC in the machine) is not bound over a modem connection. that's it.....this is a MOOT issue! been there....have been giving away our privacy...already...so....done that! For the vast majority of internet users, wrong. NOw for modem connections.......IP numbers are traceable by the ISP who keeps a log of all log ons by individual subscribers... so ...those who "need privacy"...guess what...you AREN'T guaranteed that on the Internet.... a subpoena....will suffice to obtain that information.... Yes, a court order can get this information. The web sites you visit can't.