Re: verify URL

Vince Taluskie (vince@cybercom.net)
Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:04:28 -0500 (EST)

>
> Is there a simple/short/free app that can check for the presence of a
> URL and return a yes/no if it can get it?
>
> Note: Doesn't have to actually GET it, just verify that it is
> possible.

How about using a HEAD rather than a GET request ?

Vince

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