1. A method of obtaining data for an application from a server using a browser program module for accessing information from the server by forming a request having a header, comprising the steps of: (a) said browser program module receiving, from the application, a request for data offered by the server; (b) transmitting, from the browser program module, a request for the data to the server, wherein the request includes header information identifying a current setting of a dynamic characteristic of the application requesting the data; and (c) receiving data from the server responsive to the request, wherein the received data is formatted in accordance with the header information.