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INTERNET SECURITY ISSUES

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

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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