Re: Basic authentication - maybe off topoc

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> Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017 14:53:28 -0400
> From: Jerry Geis <jerry.geis@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>> Is this a 'curl' question, a 'How do you write CGI?' question or a
>> general question about how HTTP works?
> 
> Hi Jonathan,
> 
> This was just a general question on why I'm not seeing what I
> expected. I'm using CentOS 7.3, I have written CGI for years (not
> using user & pass), I've used http for years - I was just hoping
> someone might be able to shed some light on why I'm not seeing
> the REMOTE_USER. I did several searches and did not find any 
> resolution.
>

I can't tell from your description if this might be the issue, but
you will only see the REMOTE_USER value if the resource being
requested requires basic authentication. You don't see it, even if
passed, on pages where authentication isn't required.


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