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Title: Why is my computer number thingy on show?
Post by: Guinevere on Wednesday 06 April 05 12:14 BST (UK)

Hi,i just wondered why my computer number was on show in my messages,and it seems everyon-elses it says logged?.Ive looked in my profile and theres no way i can find to put it as logged.Can anyone help?.Thank you very much.Love Ann.xxxx ;D

Title: Re: Why is my computer number thingy on show?
Post by: Berlin-Bob on Wednesday 06 April 05 12:29 BST (UK)

Hi Ann,

I knew the answer to this, once !

The number you see is an IP-Address (Internet address). I'm don't know whose, but probably from your Internet provider.

Only you see this, as it only concerns you.  Each RootsChatter sees "their" IP-Address number, but for everybody else, they only see "logged"

Regards,
Bob

ps: if you click on it, another window opens, with this message:

Your IP address is shown only to you and moderators. Remember that this information is not identifying, and that most IPs change periodically.

You cannot see other member's IP addresses, and they cannot see yours.

Title: Re: Why is my computer number thingy on show?
Post by: Guinevere on Wednesday 06 April 05 12:42 BST (UK)

AHA,Thank you very much Bob,i was just curious,wow i tell you what Ive been on this site such a short time,and it blows my mind how helpful people are and keen to answer some real dumb questions.loll,mainly mine i have to say.So thats what an I.P number is?Cool.Love Ann.xx xx:):):):):):)

Title: Re: Why is my computer number thingy on show?
Post by: 1000xlch on Sunday 08 May 05 21:09 BST (UK)

I was wondering what the IP address did in the box and it also says logged.  Need not ask anymore as the question has been answered.  Great website and you can find most things here!  Why did I not join earlier!

John Rowley