very interesting .... thanks .... :idea:
The above is quite wrong, let's explain a little:
a) In UNIX systems, there is no limit for filename extensions.
b) In UNIX systems, files are case sensitive, so index.htm would no be the same as index.HTM or INDEX.HTM
c) Originally in Windows systems prior to Windows 95, all filenames consisted on up to 8 charaters + up to 3 character extension. In Windows 95/98, Microsoft introduced the use of extended filenaming, however, because this was made on top of Windows 3.1 + MS-DOS, logically the files are still named with up to 8 chars + 3 char extension:
Example: Folder "Program Files" really is Progra~1 (The ~1 tells us that this uses the extender filename support).
In Windows XP (or Windows 2000) this is more hidden, but still if you open a MS-DOS session and type cd \proga~1 would work.
d) Both kind of servers support .htm or .html files, the decision is up to you, however, as a standard for compatibility between the two platforms, always name your files in lowecase, as the difference between different cases in UNIX might bring a problem.
Hope this helps clarify this confussion.
Best Wishes,
Jugar_asp
(BTW, I am a techie guy)
