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the binary `curl` is just a CLI frontend for `libcurl`. curl can do a lot more than HTTP. it can transfer data over 20-odd different protocols, including real-t

the binary `curl` is just a CLI frontend for `libcurl`. curl can do a lot more than HTTP. it can transfer data over 20-odd different protocols, including real-time streaming media. it's huge in embedded software.

brundolf 6y ago
Oh I see, I didn't realize its core was exposed as a library. That makes more sense!
- gspr 6y ago
  Once you go looking, you'll find libcurl everywhere. I wouldn't be surprised if your grandma interacts with libcurl multiple times per day without knowing.