2006-06-07 12:45:04 · 4 answers · asked by the_fly_man 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
It's a secret government conspiracy. (Oops I've already said too much)
2006-06-07 12:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by Brer Buffalo 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Basically every computer connected to the internet has a unique IP address. These can be traced to geographical locations.
When you make a request for a certain page, your computer submits your IP address as part of the communication, so the page can be sent from the webserver to you. Therefore, it given this fact, it isn't hard to trace where you are.
2006-06-07 12:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by dinuksw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get information from your web-browser. Your computer has the information for the time system. And it is shared with everyone in the internet, and I mean, Everyone.
2006-06-07 12:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by eorox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every computer has an unique IP address. Chances are your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigned you one. Go to www.whatismyip.com and it will tell you your IP address. You can go to http://www.geobytes.com/IpLocator.htm?GetLocation and it will tell you where you are. It is your IP address which gives away you location.
2006-06-07 12:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋