Geolocation software

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本文介绍了计算机领域的地理定位软件和技术，包括通过IP地址、MAC地址、图片元数据等手段确定地理位置的方法。文中还讨论了地理定位在合作场景和对抗场景中的应用，并提到了匿名技术如代理服务器如何绕过地理限制。

In computing, geolocation software is used to deduce the geolocation (geographic location) of another party. For example, on the Internet, one geolocation approach is to identify the subject party's IP address, then determine what country[1] (including down to the city and post/ZIP code level),[2] organization, or user the IP address has been assigned to, and finally, determine that party's location. Other methods include examination of a MAC address, image metadata, or credit card information.

A distinction can be made between co-operative and oppositional geolocation. In some cases, it is in the interest of users to be accurately located, for example, so that they can be offered information relevant to their location. streets level ip location In other cases, users prefer to not disclose their location for privacy or other reasons.[6]

Technical measures for ensuring anonymity, such as proxy servers, can be used to circumvent restrictions imposed by geolocation software. Some sites detect the use of proxies and anonymizers, and may either block service or provide non-localized content in response.[7]

In the UK, the application of the Data Protection Act means that geolocation will only yield the physical address of the ISP. Any further tracking (e.g. for criminal tracing) has to be carried out by getting the ISP to check their logs.