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Yes, I know what the cookie on the computer is. I have never heard it called a "Magic" cookie though. I really think it is more of a "Nosy" cookie. They are used to let various sites know that you have been to their site before. Especially if you have "registration" information. By looking at the cookie, a site will know that you have registered and you can get to areas that "unregistered" users are not allowed. Some sites, which I feel is an unethical practice, will "nose" around to see what all cookies you have on your computer and therefor know what sites you have visited. This is all where you don't know they are doing it. That is why some cookies are encrypted to where these hackers can't get to the information. Another good reason to visit "secure" sites. Cindy ================================================== From: Bonnie Rowley <[log in to unmask]> Cindy, Didn't you say you are/were a techie? :-) I think they must always be the last to know. Bonnie In a message dated 8/13/1999 9:16:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > OK, this is a new one on me, I've heard of > Baking Cookies > Storing Cookies > Eating Cookies > Tossing Cookies > Deleting Cookies > but I've never heard of losing a Magic Cookie! > > Cindy > =========================================================== > _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com