Re: Requirements for reliable message delivery

Jim,

Exactly. We can all agree on this. So given that fact, and the fact that
people do want to reliably transfer hypertext across unreliable, 
non-transparent and intermittently connected networks, what should we do?

  Brian

Jim Gettys wrote:
> 
> This is exactly correct, in my experience.
> 
> I'd add that it also helps that most people are unaware how truly
> ugly HTTP actually is...
>                        - Jim
> 
> > >
> > > Most people who want to use HTTP aren't attracted to its state
> > > model.  They're attracted to HTTP because it runs over port 80, works
> > > through firewalls (usually), seems to have security (which may or
> > > may not be appropriate for the user's particular purpose), can be
> > > plugged into an existing server, and/or (mostly) because they are
> > > (somewhat) familiar and comfortable with it.  They (often incorrectly)
> > > assume that by simply using HTTP they can avoid worrying about protocol
> > > design issues.
> > >
> > > Keith
> > >
> 
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> Jim Gettys
> Cambridge Research Laboratory
> Compaq Computer Corporation
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