Cookies?

[Christopher Adams]

Some vendors that offer remote access to databases require that the user has
the browser setup to receive cookies. Without it, the user will not be
authenticated for use of the particular database. Some examples of vendors
that require cookies are Encyclopedia Brittanica and Information Access.

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Christopher Adams
Oregon State Library
503.378.4246
chris at opac.osl.state.or.us

Michael Dargan wrote:

> We're running Netscape Standalone 4.05 on Win95 workstations that are
> under severe policy restrictions and Fortres 101.  I've disabled cookies
> but am getting pressure from patrons who desire them.  I'm leery of
> allowing them on public workstations.
>
> Am I being to fussy?  What would be the practical significance of
> enabling cookies which are sent back to the server?
>
> Thanks
>
> mike dargan



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Christopher Adams
Oregon State Library
503.378.4246
chris at opac.osl.state.or.us