WASD HTTP Server -"Nuts and Bolts"

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1 - Brief Introduction to HTTPd Code

This document is designed to be only a broad overview of the basic functionality of the HTTP server. It also does not cover the full suite of WASD VMS Hypertext Services software.

1997 NOTE: Some code descriptions have become very brief in the transition from version 3 to version 4 of the HTTPd, during which some significant changes occured to data structures and processing. Also I have not been rigorous in my revision of the descriptions, so they may be misleading (though not grossly). Apologies! I'll blame time constraints, but more probably this is a rationalization of procrastination :^)

1998 NOTE: Although updated for the version 5 server this document is still far from complete or satisfactory ... but I'll have to stick to my 1997 excuses I'm afraid.

The source code should also be consulted.


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