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Originally posted by LUVBUGZ
As I've stated many times before, I don't know much about computers and software, but I've been trying to use my spyware, virus and firewall stuff and have no idea what the hell I'm doing. I try to use the HELP stuff, but that usually leads to more questions, which eventually leads to frustration and eventual disgust. ...
My first question is......IP address. What is it, what does it do, what can bad people do if they get it?
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WHYY and the Inky used to carry commentary from the CompuDudes. They have since move on. But their Philadelphia discussion group continues as
www.bitzenbytes.com .
The Arcanum section archives technical dicussions that include many on IP addresses, etc. I recommend that you read many of these at:
http://www.bitzenbytes.com/101/101.htm
Then follow up here (or there) with questions.
The good technical discussions can never be understood on first read. With second and maybe third read, then even more is learned.
1) It is a good set of detailed and rather informative topics.
2) It proves there are people in Philadelphia that do know technology.
Rather than post a long answer, instead, I posted a long list of posts. Easy for me. Too much reading for you.