Re: [users@httpd] Fwd: E tag numbers

2015-05-11 Thread Lester Caine
On 11/05/15 18:26, Yehuda Katz wrote: > I look constantly for new outlets etc. this exercise came about only > last week whilst > checking background info using Statcrops.com. This indicated (after an > afternoons work) > that 5 Domains were using the exact same Apache server ref. as well as > the

Re: [users@httpd] Fwd: E tag numbers

2015-05-11 Thread Yehuda Katz
There is no such thing as "directly with Apache!" The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) provides a home for multiple open-source projects, including the HTTPD server. There is no one at ASF who can help you other than to direct you to the project support webpage: http://httpd.apache.org/support.htm

Re: [users@httpd] Fwd: E tag numbers

2015-05-11 Thread Yehuda Katz
1. It is considered rude to reply to an individual instead of to the entire mailing list when you have follow-up questions. Many people on the HTTPD list - including me - charge for consulting services, but answer questions in a public forum to help everyone learn more. 2. As I already said, the E

Re: [users@httpd] Fwd: E tag numbers

2015-05-11 Thread Yehuda Katz
E-tags are generated based on information about the file being served. You can see the documentation here: http://httpd.apache.org/docs/current/mod/core.html#fileetag As you noted, Apache HTTPD is used by a significant number of people all over the world. There is no central registry of who owns a

Re: [users@httpd] Fwd: E tag numbers

2015-05-11 Thread Mathijs Schmittmann
Hi Steve, ETag numbers are - roughly - checksums of the files being requested which can be used in caching mechanisms. The only directive in the configuration of an Apache HTTP server directly related to the ETag validator is 'FileETag': http://httpd.apache.org/docs/current/mod/core.html#fileetag

[users@httpd] Fwd: E tag numbers

2015-05-11 Thread steve owen
Sirs, Don't know if I'm following the correct protocol! This is the enquiry I sent Eric he informed that I should join this format. I would like an answer to the questions below if possible. regards Steve - Original Message - From: steve owen To: webmas...@apache.org Sent: Mon Ma