- From: Jim Gettys <jg@pa.dec.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 09:59:54 -0800
- To: Ross Patterson <ROSSP@ss1.reston.vmd.sterling.com>
- Cc: mogul@pa.dec.com, http-wg@hplb.hpl.hp.com
> In section 13.3.3 "Weak and Strong Validators", the statements > > "The weak comparison function MAY be used for simple > (non-subrange) GET requests. The strong comparison function MUST > be used in all other cases." > > and > > "A cache or origin server receiving a conditional request, other > than a full-body GET request, MUST use the strong comparison > function to evaluate the condition." > > state the same requirement. It isn't quite the same thing. One states requirements on the client, and the other on origin servers or proxies. It is a bit confusing, and may be redundant. Jeff, what is the right thing to do here? - Jim
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