I keep getting messages about receiving a “cookie.” What is a cookie and how do I disable the warning message?
A. Cookies are small pieces of information, sent from the server, to be stored in a file on your computer. Cookies can be used for many purposes, but at our site, a cookie is used to store security information needed to maintain a secure, confidential connection to our Internet server. You can disable the cookie-warning message in Netscape Navigator by selecting Options, Network Preferences, Protocols, and un-checking the “Accepting a cookie” box. In Internet Explorer, select View, Options, Advanced, and un-check the “Warn before accepting cookies” box.