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Posted 10/8/2008 4:48 AM


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Mozilla Labs has unveiled a new Add-on that allows Firefox to pinpoint your location based on Wi-Fi signals.

The feature, called Geode, is a prototype for the location-tracking technology that will be built into the forthcoming Firefox 3.1.

The prospect of Firefox having the ability to track your location raises obvious privacy fears. Mozilla insists users will remain in complete control.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/228891/firefox-to-track-your-location.html


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Posted 10/9/2008 6:28 PM


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Hmmm.. To bad one can't call their lap top to find out where it is like On Star does with cars.



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Posted 10/9/2008 7:21 PM


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Well, you can't *exactly* call up your missing laptop to find it, like locating a car with OnStar and such, but you *can* find your stolen laptop as soon as the thief connects it to the internet.

Take a look at this website, or this one just to name a few.

Since I travel just once per year or so, it's certainly not for me. But for the person who travels regularly, it could make the difference between making your day, or making the evening news.


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Posted 10/9/2008 7:38 PM


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I have seen two new Dell laptops that came with the lojack for laptops recently. I like it and would use it if I traveled more. Its not too expensive and really nice IMO.

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