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| Internet cookies raise privacy concerns, although they can also make the Web easier to navigate. See more internet pictures. |
Most Internet cookies are incredibly simple, but they are one of those things that have taken on a life of their own. Cookies started receiving tremendous media attention back in 2000 because of Internet privacy concerns, and the debate still rages.
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On the other hand, cookies provide capabilities that make the Web much easier to navigate. The designers of almost every major site use them because they provide a better user experience and make it much easier to gather accurate information about the site's visitors.
In this article, we will take a look at the basic technology behind cookies, as well as some of the features they enable.
