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I don't think 511 is so much for security, I see it as being more focused on usability. For example if you have thick client program that talks to a backend ser
by bostonvaulter2 15y ago
I don't think 511 is so much for security, I see it as being more focused on usability. For example if you have thick client program that talks to a backend server (perhaps for updates) and it receives a 511 response it can then tell the user that they need to login to the proxy (or just pop up a web browser for them).
- objclxt 15y agoExactly: a good example is how OS X currently works - everytime you connect to a new WiFi hotspot it fires a request to a static page on Apple's server in the background, to determine whether or not you have to sign in. If it detects unexpected content it assumes it's a sign-in page for a WiFi hotspot, and presents it modally. Under this proposed system the OS can simply check for an appropriate HTTP response code, which makes life a little easier.
- RyanKearney 15y agoWindows does this too.