Thanks for all of the information.
I've printed it out for reference.
I'm with you all the way up to actually opening and editing the file.
I have the lines to add from the knowledgebase, but have never edited
through telnet before.
I see reference to vi as an editor, but don't know where to turn next.
I also see cat > filename, for input, but that will overwrite the entire file.
Can you advise on opening and editing?
Thanks again.
Blake
At 03:09 PM 7/3/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Blake,
>
>There is a Knowledge base doc on this subject at:
>http://www.cobalt.com/support/kb/search.php3?ques=apacheqid=611&language=1
>
>I am unfamiliar with the neccessity for adding Mime types for Flash and
other
>Macromedia product produced content, but have certainly seen this emulated
>often enough with other developing media throughout the years enough to at
>least
>give you a plan of action.
>
>If there is already tech info documentation anywhere else at Cobalt on it,
>then use those sources to make an accurate determination of what Mime type
>entries need to be present for your content handling.
>I would however suggest that you also go right to the source(s),
>and do some accurate research at Macromedia, and at
>http://www.apache.org/ as it is, in fact, the apache web server that you
>are modifying. I cannot imagine that there are other issues with the Linux
OS,
>however, you might want to check that with Macromedia as well.
>Regardless, your question was, essentially, about modifying the web server.
>
>What even prompted me to reply was your approach to modification by
>use of FTP. This will be understood in the explanation.
>
>First and foremost:
>You should be familiar with the use of the Linux text editors included in
>your OS,
>or any other you may have added.
>If not, get help from someone whom is.
>A minor syntax error, such as a return character produced in another
>environment,
>such as Ms-dos or other, has the ability to BREAK your webserver,
>especially if you
>are not experienced enough to diagnose the problem.
>
>That said, I will assume the rest of this to be directed to you as adept:
>
>Not knowing which Raq version you have, you will have to
>first determine where the Apache server configuration files exist.
>Generally, they are conveniently in the /etc/httpd/conf/ directory.
>
>Next, telnet in with your access,
>the SU to root.
>
>SU means you are "switching user" or as is commonly used,
>"going to 'superuser.'' "
>FYI, your root pasword is the same as your admin password.
>( I hope I'm not offending by proffering the minutae - your query indicated
>some unfamiliarity)
>
>Once this is done,
>cd to the conf files directory
>
>example : cd /etc/httpd/conf
>
>once arrived, obtain a list of the files in the directory and their
properties
>by executing an " ls " directive.
>
>example: ls -al
>
>you will need to see several files,
>httpd.conf
>srm.conf
>access.conf
>mime.types
>
>and usually a ".master" version of each of the first three files.
>
>The files with which you'll be concerned are
>srm.conf
>mime.types
>
>Next, insure that no other user or service will be attempting
>to perform any other update to the system and especially the webserver
>at this time. I will leave it to you determine your policy for this.
>
>Next, follow the golden rule of creating a safe, stable backup before
>you touch these files.
>My practice is to do an exact, properly attributed copy right where you are.
>If things get "shaky," then you can restore the files with fast commands.
>Generally my procedure here would be:
>
>cp -p srm.conf srm.conf.bak
>cp -p mime.types mime.types.bak
>
>
>Cobalt indicates that across the board on the Raq's that the mime type
service
>is " referenced out" to the " mime.types" file.
>To determine this, open the " srm.conf " file and see if the following
>line(s) are present:
>
># TypesConfig describes where the mime.types file (or equivalent) is
># to be found.
>
>TypesConfig /etc/httpd/conf/mime.types
>
>If they are, especially the last WITHOUT a "#" comment leading,
>close this file making NO modification.
>otherwise, you will have the lines from the following instructions here.
>I would suggest you NOT take this option UNLESS you are skilled.
>Cobalt was clever to reference out to another file, in my opinion,
>and I cannot predict the stability of your server otherwise with their
>customizations.
>
>Next, open the " mime.types" file.
>
>I have seen "Director" files referenced, but not flash.
>So, as per the above Cobalt document, their likely is none.
>If you see no line referencing the .swf or .spl files,
>then add the following line:
>
>application/x-Flash swf spl
>
>Save and close the file.
>
>You will next need to stop and restart the webserver using the following
>commands:
>
>/etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd.init stop
>
>/etc/rc.d/init.d/httpd.init start
>
>Go ahead from here and test your files.
>Note: if some error occurs with the above procedure,
>simple go back and overwrite the " mime.types" file with the "
>mime.types.bak" file,
>restart the server again, and least you'll still be in business.
>If something really wacko occurs in the execution,
>contact Macromedia and determine the compatibility of Flash serving
>from a Linux based system. Frankly, I would assume it's OK.
>
>Good luck,
>Jessica McDonald Ph.D.
>Jmoira Online
>http://www.jmoira.com
>
>mailto:jmoira@xxxxxxxxxx?SUBJECT=helpwithmimetypes
>
>
>At 01:18 PM 7/3/00 -0700, you wrote:
>>Hello:
>>I can't get my Flash 4 files to play using Netscape. IE5 plays without a
>>problem. I tried adding the mime type lines suggested at the Cobalt site,
>>but permission is denied using WsFTP95 and through Telnet.
>>How do I add a mime type?
>>Thank you.
>>Blake Webster
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