Last modified: 2006-08-19 05:32:09 UTC
The paramter $1 in [[MediaWiki:confirmemail body]] and [[MediaWiki:Passwordremindertext]] is HTTP-linked to the IP itself. But in most cases (I assume > 95%) a click to this URL will fail into an error message because it is a dynamic IP without webserver behind. Proposal: Link $1 to a DNS information system like http://www.dnsstuff.com/tools/whois.ch?ip=80.135.149.85 (or any other system the devs like). Benefit: A click will not fail and the user can prove easier the origin of the request.
There's no such HTTP link for me, and it shouldn't be an HTTP link.
The email is sent in plain text, but some email clients (including gmail) automatically turn the IP address into a link. I don't see a reason to reopen though.
You need to ensure that your web server is properly configured with its own server information. If not, set $wgServer manually.