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How are they "still" files? The never have been files. They are some value that is part of the HTTP header. No one would call the HSTS value a text file, even t
by mr_mitm 4y ago
How are they "still" files? The never have been files. They are some value that is part of the HTTP header. No one would call the HSTS value a text file, even though it's a string of printable bytes in the HTTP header that is stored somewhere on the hard drive by the browser, just like a cookie.
- throwaway09223 4y agoWhat is your definition of "file" that precludes calling these text files, files? The word "file" has a very broad definition. HTTP/0.9 itself could be accurately described as a protocol for sending a text file as a query and receiving one in response. A basic HTTP client can be implemented by reading and writing files into netcat. The entire HTTP header is a text file.