> Yes, although that convention isn't in Plan 9, and it might be worthwhile > reconsidering how and why it is used. > If for configuration files, perhaps they should be stored elsewhere; if for > access control (eg, .htaccess), perhaps > groups would be better, with dynamic group membership providing the effect > of an access control list.
sadly among its other sins, the plan 9 webserver does use .httplogin - erik