Re: FLASH: Speed vs. Size (was:getting a bit confused !)

[John Croteau]

Hi Derek,


The MIME is set in the Server's software. Each server has its own

technique. But basically all it does is match the extention (such as

swf) to its MIME name (application/x-shockwave-flash for Flash).


MIME is required for proper operation of every file downloaded by the

browser. Most servers include standard ones preinstalled such as text

and html (but not Flash). 


Microft Internet Explorer 3+ store the MIME in the registry on Windows

95/98/NT so doesn't rely upon the MIME setting on the server. All other

browsers rely on this and may not work properly with the wrong MIME

type.


See http://www.FlashCentral.com/Tech/Index.htm#Server


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