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Is it possible to get corrupted download with http?
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Mar 15, 20266058 viewsConfidence Score0%
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For a long time I have assumed that it is not really possible to download a corrupted file via http as long as it's not corrupted on the server and the implementation of http protocol is correct, which is most likely the case for modern mainstream software. So I always chuckled when I saw a downloa…
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Yes, it's possible, especially on poor quality Internet connections – usually wireless, but some wired connections (such as the one I have) also have high error rates at high speeds. The HTTP protocol does not have any provisions for ensuring data i…
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