HTTP and TCP/IP Protocols in the web era

HTTP/1.0 Non-persistent connection

1. Client initiates a TCP connection to www.someSchool.edu
2. Server at host www.someschool.edu accepts connection and acknowledges
3. Client sends HTTP request for file /someDir/file.html
4. Server receives message, finds and sends file in HTTP response.
5. Client receives response. It terminates connection, examines file, and may request other files.
6. The above steps are repeated for each requested file.

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