--- Jesper Sahner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just came across this link: > http://wp.netscape.com/assist/net_sites/pushpull.html > > Here it says that "client pull" is part of the META > tag.
Yes, http allows custom headers and different values in headers and custom tags (they just aren't displayed by browsers...or should not be...though in this case you are using HttpClient). The issue is whether or not you have a server and/or a client to support your custom headers and values. Basically you could make this work as defined in this document on your own. You will need to parse the headers and the document yourself and perform actions based on those values. Though you should read more for your own sake and sanity... >From the document: "The key to the use of this technique is that the server does not push the whole "multipart/x-mixed-replace" message down all at once but rather sends down each successive data block whenever it sees fit. The HTTP connection stays open all the time, and the server pushes down new data blocks as rapidly or as infrequently as it wants, and in between data blocks the browser simply sits and waits for more data in the current window. The user can even go off and do other things in other windows; when the server has more data to send, it just pushes another data block down the pipe, and the appropriate window updates itself." Translation of quote to issue: You can't easily pool your HttpConnections when doing something like this as the HTTP connection is held open the entire time. If you expect many users....ouch...you'll run out of connections. You are better off creating a check and update scenario so you can better load balance your application. Wade --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
