Comment on Phones have unique phone numbers, why dont computers have unique computer-numbers?
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 7 months ago
- No, MAC addresses are not equivalent phone numbers. I can’t edit my phone number for free in 30sec to whatever I want, and I can’t send a message to a MAC address.
You sure about that?
jeffhykin@lemm.ee 7 months ago
Okay, then change you number to 911 and I’ll call it to check.
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Try to change your ip to a taken one. What’s your point?
jeffhykin@lemm.ee 7 months ago
The IP doesn’t persist and the MAC address isnt unique. A phone number is both.
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Static ips persist.
MAC addresses can be banned
Phone numbers can’t roam
Phone numbers aren’t unique (area code)
Wrong on all fronts.
Sethayy@sh.itjust.works 7 months ago
So then drop your phone and pick up your friends.
What number do you have now?
Or if you really want an IP to follow you plug in your router at your friends house.