- From: Dave Kristol <dmk@bell-labs.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 17:21:40 -0400
- To: "John C. Mallery" <jcma@ai.mit.edu>
- Cc: http-wg@cuckoo.hpl.hp.com
John C. Mallery wrote: > > HTTP 1.1 could use a comprehensive table indicating whether a > 1.1 server should close the connection or keep it open when various > error states occur, in particular, 400 and 500 series codes. > > Particularly important is when a 1.1 server tries to keep open a > connection to a 1.0 client with keep alive. > > The short story for 1.0 is to always close for 400 and 500 series codes. Except for 401 Unauthorized and 407 Proxy Authentication Required? > > For 1.1, the spec needs requirements for both server and client to assure > synchronization whenever connections remain open. > > Implementos will benefit from a clear statement of these issues. I agree a list would be helpful. However, it's awkward to have advice about an unofficial 1.0 extension (Connection: keepalive) in the HTTP/1.1 specification. Dave Kristol
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