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Re: Shortest URLs
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Joe Geiser <[log in to unmask]>
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Joe Geiser <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 31 Oct 1997 13:20:31 -0500
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>A while back, there was a discussion on trying to have the
>shortest-possible URL to type into our browsers.  After having SUCCESSFULLY
>gone to Wirt's web site by typing just "aics-research.com" (I said, "why
>not try that today?"), the thought came to type just "adager.com" and
>PRESTO!  I have not changed anything in Adager's DNS setup since those
>HP3000-L discussions a long time ago (Neil Harvey was involved).  But I
>have certainly upgraded my version of Netscape.  So, it appears that it is
>a browser-dependent property.


Unfortunately, does not work with IE 4.72...but that's not surprising...
The released IE4 is 4.71, so those who have downloaded and are working with
IE 4 from last month (Sept), should give it a go.  Netscape Navigator for
Windows does get it though.

Joe

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