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Server Push vs Client Pull?

April 26, 2017client pull push server vs

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Server Push vs Client Pull?

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Webcam32 now supports client pull and server push for both Netscape and Internet Explorer. This answer attempts to distinguish between the two: Client Pull Server Push Under the full control of the end-user. End-user’s page controls how access is established. Under the control of Webcam32 at the server. Also controlled by the web page which points to Webcam32. Slower refreshes. Browser reforms connection to Webserver each time a new image is to be displayed. Faster refreshes. The images are sent down the same connection. Images are transmitted as soon as updated and available. Consumes less resources off the PC running Webcam32. Consumes more resources off the PC running Webcam32.