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Re: [LUG] Error 404

 

Rob Beard wrote:
> On 25/04/10 17:48, Neil Winchurst wrote:
>> Julian Hall wrote:
>>>>
>>> Hi Neil,
>>>
>>> It depends on the webhost.  Mine does the same.  Some allow directory
>>> browsing of files, others don't.  In common with yours mine doesn't.
>>> Unless there is an index.html (or other html file) pointing to the
>>> pictures etc it will give an error 404.  I presume it's a security
>>> feature.
>>>
>>> I find it annoying because if I have any pictures I want to share with
>>> my brother in London I haev to upload them *and* create an html file
>>> pointign to them, then send him a link to the HTML file.
>>>
>>> Don't worry, it's not you having a senior moment.
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>> Julian
>>>
Well, I contacted my web host and he made a simple change in the
.htaccess file, and now it works. I can open a folder to browse the
files even if there is no index file.

Neil

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