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** 1.0: http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc1945/rfc1945 | |||
** 1.1: http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc2616/rfc2616.html | |||
HTTP is an acronym for Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol. It is the standard method by which your web browser communicates with web servers via the internet. HTTP is encapsulated in [[TCP]] packets, guaranteeing delivery. In a multimedia technology context, HTTP is often used as a lowest common denominator for delivering multimedia content. HTTP packets are invariably allowed to pass through firewalls and connections operate from client -> server using TCP. More advanced, multimedia-specific networking protocols operate using UDP and make other requirements regarding firewalls which make their operation more complicated, but flexible by contrast. | |||
[[Category:Networking Protocols]] | [[Category:Networking Protocols]] |
Revision as of 11:30, 7 May 2006
- Specification:
HTTP is an acronym for Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol. It is the standard method by which your web browser communicates with web servers via the internet. HTTP is encapsulated in TCP packets, guaranteeing delivery. In a multimedia technology context, HTTP is often used as a lowest common denominator for delivering multimedia content. HTTP packets are invariably allowed to pass through firewalls and connections operate from client -> server using TCP. More advanced, multimedia-specific networking protocols operate using UDP and make other requirements regarding firewalls which make their operation more complicated, but flexible by contrast.