Do most browsers make multiple HTTP Requests when displaying a PDF from within the browser

Question

Do most (IE, FF, Safari, Chrome, Opera) make multiple HTTP Requests for a PDF file when displaying the PDF in a browser? I am working on an issue integrating with WebTrends

Answer 1

My thoughts are that you are spot on: your plug-in can not (and should not) split PDF's into requests.

I have a web application which serves PDF files from a request (a single request) and displays in a plug-in. It displays the entire PDF without getting any more information.

Also, if you are looking for a HTTP sniffer you could try Fiddler. I have found this useful during web site debugging.