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Computer security question. What the hell is this?

Discussion in 'Technology' started by PeterS, Dec 21, 2005.

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  1. PeterS

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    #1 PeterS, Dec 21, 2005
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  2. bottomline

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    #2 bottomline, Dec 21, 2005
    So the registration process cannot be automated.
     
  3. MarkPDX

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    #3 MarkPDX, Dec 21, 2005
    It's to keep automated spammer registrations from getting through... :)
     
  4. Giles3

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    #4 Giles3, Dec 21, 2005
    I think its too make sure it is humans filling out the forms for themselves,not a computer programme signing up many accounts for whatever reason, as computers wont be able to recognise the letter designs.

    But I could be 100% wrong....or right :D

    Edit: Darn, beaten twice while typing my reply
     
  5. Gran Drewismo

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    #5 Gran Drewismo, Dec 21, 2005

    Bingo. It's so a bot doesn't fill out the form or whatnot.
     
  6. Alex_V

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    #6 Alex_V, Dec 21, 2005
    I never knew what those were for--thanks!
     
  7. PeterS

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    #7 PeterS, Dec 21, 2005
    Good answers that make sense. Thanks.
     

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