Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,910,381,813 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

hypertext transfer protocol
(redirected from Http protocol)

   Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hypertext transfer protocol - a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsershypertext transfer protocol - a protocol (utilizing TCP) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
communications protocol, protocol - (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Some support only http protocols, but others can also access ftp, and https aside from http.
Screening for attacks on the HTTP protocol defends against viruses, worms and Trojan horse programs that might be embedded in a JPG attached to web page.
The HTTP protocol requests Hypertext Documents, Pictures, Sounds, or any other type of data that is required.
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.