Gerry Atrick wrote:

> I have my hosts file set to kill all entries from doubleclick. Yet,
> almost everytime I load nearly every site on the internet, there is a
> cookie created by doubleclick. I dont want that spyware laden piece
> of **** to have any access to my computer. How can I kill that
> thing.

It's a tracking cookie. I wouldn't call it 'spyware', not in the true
sense of that word. If you are using a modern browser, why not just
block the cookie?

I read your disdain for Firefox in your other posting. It can easily
block any domain's cookies, with a simple click. Once. If you are using
an incapable browser, well ...

> One other question, why does almost every website online have a link
> to that lousy site. You'd think that at least some sites would have
> a conscience......

It's advertising... annoying, but not malicious.

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