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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Landing Gear
Thanks. It seems to be just putting out the ISP which I don't understand since you see all these sites that seem to know which version of Windows you are using.
Your browser gives every website this information.

To see what yours is broadcasting, go to: http://whatsmyuseragent.com.

Your user agent string can be disabled/modified with many FireFox extensions. This can be handy if you're on a transcontinental flight, and want to a session of GoGo WiFi on your laptop at the cheaper iPhone/BBerry/Mobile rate, for example.
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