Re:browser type queries

To: Keith.Sprochi@huntington.com, www-security@ns2.rutgers.edu
Subject: Re:browser type queries
From: Jim Ratliff <jim@virtualperfection.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 22:11:32 -0700
In-Reply-To: <0525638F:00587682.00@nsgw02opc.huntington.com>

At 10:05 AM -0700 8/23/96, Keith.Sprochi@huntington.com wrote:
>  This is probably a ridiculous question, but here goes.  Is there a simple
>  way for a proxy server to
>  find out what type of browser is being used on the client?  I would like
>  to be able to deny access
>  based on what browser is being used for security and/or licensing
>  reasons.  I also want to avoid
>  operating system dependent methods if possible.

Keith,

I know nothing about proxy servers. But I do know that if I want to know
what browser is hitting my site, I look at the HTTP_USER_AGENT
environmental variable.

Maybe this is of a little help.

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browser type queries

From: Keith.Sprochi@huntington.com