basic authentication is very useful. AS long as the client prints the realm info it can easily be used to provide strong auth as provided by Securid, S/Key, Digital Pathways SNK etc. The 'server' end has to keep state etc but is useful where http/html is being used to talk to management interfaces. So although its original intention maybe obsolete its behaviour isn't Pete. -- The TIS Network Security Products Group has moved! voice: 301-527-9500 x123 fax: 301-527-0482 2277 Research Boulevard, 5th Floor, Rockville, MD 20850Received on Thursday, 25 January 1996 16:42:20 UTC
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