SSI

Keiichi · 08-12-2000, 08:03 PM

whew..took quite awhile to find a place like this

I just finished learning what SSI does. I'm planning on getting a host for it when i have no problems. I tried creating an shtml page on my win98 comp, and i was mainly using SSI for the html includes for all pages. I know my comp can't read a shtml file. how can i edit a shtml file on my computer? do i need to install Personl Web Server or something?
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Dan Kaplan · 08-12-2000, 08:57 PM

Most html and text editors should be able to edit .shtml files. You might have to select "all file types" when you want to open a specific .shtml file in order for the editor to see it. Unless you have a local server environment, you probably will not be able to preview your pages with the SSI included. That's the only significant downside to SSI in my opinion.

Dan

Keiichi · 08-12-2000, 09:18 PM

Oh, you mean open it like an external css file. I guess i'll just upload and test *sigh...*. Thanks for letting me know

*YFS200* · 08-13-2000, 03:53 AM

You need a web server installed locally to get SSI to work locally. I really like Xitami. It's easy to setup and works well. Apache is cool too, but for the advanced user only.

You can edit the SHTML file with the same program you create your HTML file with. You can't just open the file up with your browser and see the SSI work.

YFS200

Keiichi · 08-13-2000, 02:13 PM

I'm planning to use the SSI on another host online, and i want to test it offline before i upload it or anything. I'll be able read the SSI page like browsing it online right?
Anyways, im gonna d/l it and try it.

Keiichi · 08-13-2000, 10:42 PM

Am i suppose to download perl on to my comp to get SSI to work too?

Dan Kaplan · 08-13-2000, 11:11 PM

I don't think Perl is required for the server to deliver SSI, but it would make sense to have it if you're trying to produce a local server environment.

Dliver

*YFS200* · 08-14-2000, 02:54 AM

I am running an old version of Xitami. It does not have SSI support built in, so it uses some type of fake perl script to work with SSI. Works well. I don't know if it's been changed, but I think you do need Perl.

You need to change your thinking on locally viewing files if you are going to use SSI. What you are doing now, is opening up the files in your browser.

When you install a web server like Xitami, you are creating your own internet in your computer. You don't open files. What you do is connect to Xitami like you would connect to a web site. In the URL box, you would type 127.0.0.1 (the local address of your computer). If Xitami is setup and running, you will see the Xitami welcome screen. Then you can go in setup Xitami to point to the location of your web files. Then you use it like you are connected to a very fast internet site.

YFS200

Keiichi · 08-14-2000, 03:29 AM

I think xitami hasn't changed since then (or when you got it)

yeah, i figured out about the putting the IP in the URL box, it's default directory is 'webpage' and tried creating a shtml page, but it had a 'could not be found' so i think i'll need perl. what's that fake perl script you're talking about?

Keiichi · 08-14-2000, 11:09 PM

i have another question. i downloaded activeperl to be used for Xitami. am i suppose to install perl it in a certain directory?