what's the difference

[rodchar]

hey all,

just wondering what the difference is between WebClient class and
HttpWebRequest class?

thanks,
rodchar

[rodchar]

specifically when it comes to downloading a file.

"rodchar" wrote:

hey all,

just wondering what the difference is between WebClient class and
HttpWebRequest class?

thanks,
rodchar

[Josh Schultz]

WebClient appears to use HttpWebRequest (and Response) internally.

-j

[Peter Rilling]

Right, I think that are just encapsulations of lower-level systems.

As indicated, WebClient uses HttpWebRequest which uses Sockets.

Each system abstracts the lower system and makes it easier to interact with,
but you also loose some control.

"Josh Schultz" <jo****@gmail.com> wrote in message
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WebClient appears to use HttpWebRequest (and Response) internally.

-j