> Date: Thursday, May 11, 2017 14:53:28 -0400 > From: Jerry Geis <jerry.geis at gmail.com> > >> 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.