2481Cookie Detection in ASPhttp://www.asp101.com/articles/john/cookiedetect/default.aspDetecting whether or not a visitor to your web site can accept cookies is not difficult. There are, however, a number of issues involved in the process which can cause it to get confusing. This article will explain the problems faced and address them one by one. This will result in a cookie detection script written in ASP that you can use on your own site.ASP > Tips and Tutorials > Cookies and SessionsOct 10, 2006
session: A concept to represent a series of HTTP requests and responses exchanged between a specific Web browser and a specific Web server, see the following diagram:
cookie is a small file that is stored on a client's computer. That means that whenever a user visits your web site, you can secretly stash a file with information on their hard drive. This file can contain almost any information you want - including user info, site statistics, or even your own name, for those with vanity problems. We can see how this could potentially be an easy target for hackers because of the possibilities it opens up.
Detecting whether or not a visitor to your web site can accept cookies is not difficult. There are, however, a number of issues involved in the process which can cause it to get confusing. This article will explain the problems faced and address them one by one. This will result in a cookie detection script written in ASP that you can use on your own site.
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