[axel-devel] [axel-Bugs][311284] Axel should not include Range header in the first HTTP request

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Bugs item #311284, was opened at 2008-12-01 17:06
Status: Open
Priority: 1
Submitted By: Philipp Hagemeister (phihag-guest)
Assigned to: Nobody (None)
Summary: Axel should not include Range header in the first HTTP request 


Initial Comment:
Some servers do not support HTTP ranges and bork when presented with an HTTP range option. Therefore, instead of checking the HTTP return code, axel should check if the Accept-Ranges header is present and correct to find out whether parallel downloading is supported.

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