Filenames on the Unix Server

This information is critical to getting the web browser to recognize your files and directory names:

• In Unix, file and folder (directory) names are case-sensitive, that means upper and lower case letters are different. i.e. first.htm is not the same file as:   First.htm,  FIRST.HTM,    first.HTM
   
• NEVER use spaces within file names: use firstpage.htm  instead of first page.htm  etc.
   
• Don't use symbols within your filenames (like #). These can be misinterpreted by the browser. Keep your file names to letters and numbers.
   
• Graphic files are not embedded within the web page. All files must be uploaded to the server individually.  If you have a web page with three graphics, you'll be uploading four files for that page: the HTML file and three individual graphics.
   
• File names must have a correct file extension. HTML files must end in .htm or .html. GIF files must end in .gif, and JPG files must end in .jpg or .jpeg in order for the web browser to understand what kind of file to display.

Last updated on 01/21/2003 by L.M. Hicks