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    From the page: "The Geode project is an experimental add-on ahead of a full blown launch of geolocation technology in version 3.1 of Firefox. Users will have control over how much location information they give. It uses technology from a firm called Skyhook which works out a... more

    Reviewed by renes Oct 08 2008, 05:10pm ( 4 reviews ) bbc.co.uk

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  • Rated by renes on Oct 08 2008, 5:10pm

    From the page: "The Geode project is an experimental add-on ahead of a full blown launch of geolocation technology in version 3.1 of Firefox. Users will have control over how much location information they give. It uses technology from a firm called Skyhook which works out a computer's location from nearby wireless networks. It's so-called Loki system can determine location within seconds with an accuracy of about 10 to 20 metres. "