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HopeHoops

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11. Test it as is. The extensions are becoming less important to the server software, however,

Reply to DaveJ (Original post)

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 11:25 AM

Dec 2011

they are still extremely important to the developer. I use them on Mac & Linux even though they aren't necessary just to give me a clue as to what kind of file I'm dealing with. Double-clicking on damn near anything usually brings up an appropriate application now.

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Do PHP files need a certain extension, like .php? [View all] DaveJ Dec 2011 OP

Yes. tabatha Dec 2011 #1

I'll try it DaveJ Dec 2011 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Feb 2012 #13

I think shtml is all about includes SirRevolutionary Dec 2011 #2

Great link, thanks. DaveJ Dec 2011 #4

you don't necessarily have to use php, if you want to edit your server config ixion Dec 2011 #5

That explains the ambiguity DaveJ Dec 2011 #6

If you have access to an .htaccess file or your httpd.conf file: tranche Dec 2011 #7

<-- what tranche said. Makes sense SirRevolutionary Dec 2011 #8

The .htaccess solution is probably easiest and most elegant. nt greyl Dec 2011 #9

Ok, got it working using the last method DaveJ Dec 2011 #10

Test it as is. The extensions are becoming less important to the server software, however, HopeHoops Dec 2011 #11

A web page I wrote/edited on this a few years back: boppers Dec 2011 #12