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01-19-2014, 08:23 PM
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Waiting for c328740.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com ...
Does anybody else encounter problems loading the MathJax.js from this site?
Why isn't MathJax used directly?

Code:

<script type="text/javascript"
   src="http://cdn.mathjax.org/mathjax/latest/MathJax.js?config=TeX-AMS-MML_HTMLorMML"></script>

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01-20-2014, 04:37 AM
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RE: Waiting for c328740.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com ...
It is being used directly:

Quote:When the the MathJax CDN is accessed via the address http://cdn.mathjax.org, data is downloaded over a regular, insecure HTTP connection. This introduces a security risk, since it is possible a hostile 3rd party could intercept the MathJax program data, and replace it. This is sometimes called a man-in-the-middle attack.

To prevent such attacks, it is necessary to access the MathJax CDN over a secure HTTPS connection. This can be done easily by using the following <script> tag instead of the one listed above:
Code:

<script type="text/javascript"
  src="https://c328740.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/mathjax/latest/MathJax.js?config=TeX-AMS-MML_HTMLorMML">
</script>

Currently, the Rackspace service used by the MathJax CDN does not support the use of a human-friendly name like cdn.mathjax.org for secure connections; however, the address given above is stable and safe to use.
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01-26-2014, 02:31 PM
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RE: Waiting for c328740.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com ...
Another option would be to install a local copy of the script (if the license allows) and run the complete forum over https. The latter would imply that Dave has a signed certificate which might or might not be affordable. It has the added benefit of protecting login information.

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01-31-2014, 04:11 AM
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RE: Waiting for c328740.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com ...
It could be loaded here but then it has to be maintained here as well. From the response so far, I'm assuming the problem is not widespread.
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