Hi all,
Andu wrote:
>
> >OK, so I downloaded it, got it started (looks like it requires MC 2.3;
> >fine). But now I don't really understand how to use it. Scott said I had to
> >change the port from 8080 if I already have another server running. How can
> >I find out what another valid port number is?
>
> You can use any port number. Conventionally 80 is for web servers, 21 is
> for ftp servers 25 is for mail.
If you want "the source" on port number assignments, it's at:
ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc1700.txt
In my experience, people don't always adhere to the list, but at least
it gives you a frame of reference.
Phil
> If the client doesn't specify the port it is understood it is one of the
> above but if you want to use another port for mchttpd the client must
> specify that in the address (i.e. 145,134.1.2:8080/file.html) since the
> server listens to that port. You can of course have the server listen to a
> number of ports.
>
> > Also, what's supposed to go in
> >the "root directory" field -- the root for my computer (e.g., C:/?) or the
> >name of the directory where mchttpd resides? Something else?
>
> The update version will have several improvements to make it easier for
> users to set the preferences and such.
>
> >
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> Regards, Andu
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