Re: [cobalt-developers] Mime Types for Flash4: installing help

[Blake Webster <blake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you for checking.
I moved the file over to another server temporarily.
Also, just a remeinder, it's Netscape that won't display properly.

Blake





At 06:31 PM 7/3/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Blake,
>
>I went to your website and you have a big Flash production link on your 
>front page
>that worked quite well?
>I am on broadband, but it blazed.
>Perhaps mime-type or the server isn't failing?
>
>Jessica
>
>At 04:58 PM 7/3/00 -0700, you wrote:
>>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=611language=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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