Re: Several users - Same file - Problem?

Idan Feigenbaum wrote:

> When several users (using squid as their proxy) request the same file from
> the internet,
> squid is making several connections to the WEB, instead of using only one
> connection.

Squid will use one connection for all requests unless something in the
request or response probits it from doing so. However, Squid is only
able to do this if the requests are not received "exacly" at the same
time. Squid needs to be able to determine that the object is cachable
before the second and onwards request is received, or it will be a cache
miss and open a new connection.

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Henrik Nordstrom
Spare time Squid hacker