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Three layer architecture
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Web API layer on top offers object-oriented access to the classic Web operations
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Messaging layer in middle with state-of-the-art distributed object capabilities
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Multiplexing layer on bottom addresses TCP/IP interactions
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By end of June 1998: design & prototype a testbed
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Based on ILU, Apache, and SURGE load generator
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Call for IETF HTTP-NG Groups by August
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Short- and long-term goals Working Draft released