Re: The ending slash "/"

At 11:09 AM 2/8/01 -0600, Frederick J. Barnett wrote:
>      I've actually run into sites that won't load if you do use the "/" 
> so it does
>make a difference in somplaces. If the opposite is true, chances are some
>servers out there require it. Personally, I always use the slash in address
>without a ".html" ending, just so the person knows where the address ends.

I hate when I can not remember a source, but I thought I read where 
addresses are supposed to have the slash. If they don't have the slash then 
the browser sends a request which is then redirected to the correct, 
slashed address. If memory serves correctly, that was on things like 
http://mysite.com/ but not when you have an exact address like 
http://mysite.com/page.html

But, then I also know if a source for information can't be presented, then 
perhaps it's not good info.

If anyone does have the answer, would you forward it? It's not a big deal, 
but just one of those nice-to-know things.

Thanks,
Tamara

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