1. A method in a computer network system for accessing linked files, comprising the steps of: constructing, at a client, a coupled file access (CFA) request, wherein a plurality of linked files are requested by including at least a first and a second file identifier in said CFA request, the first and second files that correspond to said at least said first and second file identifiers being linked but unbundled; transmitting said CFA request from said client to a server; creating a new entry in a CFA list for said CFA request; determining whether said CFA request should be processed; and processing said CFA request at said server if the step of determining determines that said CFA request should be processed.