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communications path. It should be
considered a public "place." Therefore,
you should assume that any information
that you send over the Internet can be
viewed by strangers. If the software you
are using includes security measures, we
recommend that you take advantage of
them.
Use a dynamic IP address when
using the Internet. When you are
transferring information on the Internet, you
are sending out information about your
Internet address, often when you don't
even realize it. This can be helpful when
you are dealing with family, friends, or
business relationships. However, a stranger
might just as easily tap into your address
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and use it to send you information that you
do not wish to receive.
VDOPhone appears on the CD-ROM in
your package. It allows you to tap into a
network of other VDOPhone users. When
you use this software, you are asked to
provide information about yourself and
your Internet address.
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