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Why Pick a Different Domain Name for Asset_host - and Not Just Subdomains

Some sites, e.g. Github.com, uses subdomain for images & assets

assets from subdomain

Whereas others, e.g. Yahoo.com, uses a different domain name.

assets from different domain

Because cookie bandwidth does add up.

PS: I spot George Oat's picture on Flickr frontpage still. I wonders if it is a form of respect or neglect.

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