apache IndexIgnore README?
On 01/07/2012 02:46 PM, Tom Horsley wrote:
> OK, does anyone have any idea why README* is included in
> the default httpd config in the IndexIgnore setting?
>
> If I'm browsing a directory, I'd think that README files
> would scream "Hey! I have useful information you need
> to know about this directory!"
>
> Why would you want to hide those by default?
When displaying an index for a directory, the README file is used to put
a footer on the page, after the listing.
See http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/195
Because the contents of README.html are autodisplayed (unless disabled
or overwritten), it's not advisable to list the file.
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-- Steve
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