On Thu, 24 Aug 2000 11:15:14 -0400
 Ian Stong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Hmmm,
> 
> I see quotes and stats published for different sites that
> relate to time
> spend on a site, stickiness, paths taken, unique
> visitors, etc.

Of course these programs cheat, just like horoscopes!!!
But an astrologue always raise more money than a serious
programmer :)

If I'm connected thru an AOL modem and I hang on, and 2
minutes after my disconnection another guy uses the same AOL
modem (thus same IP) how can the log tell the visitor is
another person?

The only ways to "identify" a visitor are:
- to use passwords (like porn sites)
- to use cookies (but many users disable them)

> Probably won't get the answer here as this list is for
> analog

See Jeremy's message...

Bye

Marco Bernardini
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