why are internet cookies called cookies?

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2006-11-21 05:39:27 · 3 answers · asked by nativsun69 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet

The term "cookie" is derived from "magic cookie," a well-known concept in UNIX computing which inspired both the idea and the name of HTTP cookies.

2006-11-21 05:40:42 · answer #1 · answered by Corn_Flake 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Because of Chinese Cookies that had a message in them when opened. As does a internet cookie to the site that gave it to you, when opened by them.

2006-11-21 05:41:14 · answer #2 · answered by galaxy_glider 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Who knows, you would prefer them being called Cup Cakes, Mushrooms?

Cookies are fine with most people

Thanks for the 2 points

2006-11-21 05:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Angell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋