Definitions by jkenner
referer
A misspelling of referrer used in internet lingo deliberately.
It came about because when one web page links (or refers) to another, it tells the second web page who the REFERer was.
It came about because when one web page links (or refers) to another, it tells the second web page who the REFERer was.
user-agent
The browser which someone is using to access the internet.
Many companies producing rip-off versions of other browsers will claim fake user-agents. Microsoft Internet Explorer is the most notorious example of this sort of fraud.
Many companies producing rip-off versions of other browsers will claim fake user-agents. Microsoft Internet Explorer is the most notorious example of this sort of fraud.
Despite claims that Internet Explorer is the most popular browser, it seems just about everyone's user-agent is Mozilla.
user-agent by jkenner January 20, 2004