Problem with URL's and PHP.

BarryA2

I have a small problem that I just cant figure out. When accessing my website (vBulletin Forum) I acutally have to type the "/" at the end of the url to get it to reconize the index.php file.

Examples:

Does not work.
http://216.127.88.41/%7Eadmin1/forums

Does work.
http://216.127.88.41/%7Eadmin1/forums/

index.php does exist in the forums directory. My server is running linux redhat 7.2 and PHP4 under Apache. Any help finding the server varible responsible for this would be greatly appreciated.

merkinmuffley

I think that apache needs to have the "MultiViews" and "Indexes" option specified. If you're using virtual hosts:
- find the <VirtualHost> section for this site
- something like this should be inside there:
<Directory /path/to/document/root>
Options Indexes MultiViews
... (other directives) ...
</Directory>

If you're not using virtual hosts, find the <Directory> part of httpd.conf and add the "Options Indexes MultiViews" similarly to above.

sri2002

Hi Barry,
I am thinking of suggesting to my client a discussion forum similar to your websites. How do I get started. In the sense could you point me to few links that I need to go to get some info and read.
Thanks much
Sri

BarryA2

Originally posted by sri2002
Hi Barry,
I am thinking of suggesting to my client a discussion forum similar to your websites. How do I get started. In the sense could you point me to few links that I need to go to get some info and read.
Thanks much
Sri

Your best bet is to go to www.vBulletin.com as they sell the Message Board/Forum software. It is the same software that is run here on PHP Builder. vBulletin is hands down the best Message Board/Forum software for the $$$.

I think that apache needs to have the "MultiViews" and "Indexes" option specified. If you're using virtual hosts:
- find the <VirtualHost> section for this site
- something like this should be inside there:
<Directory /path/to/document/root>
Options Indexes MultiViews
... (other directives) ...
</Directory>

If you're not using virtual hosts, find the <Directory> part of httpd.conf and add the "Options Indexes MultiViews" similarly to above.

Thanks merkinmuffley, Ill give that a try tongiht when I get home.

BarryA2

Originally posted by merkinmuffley
I think that apache needs to have the "MultiViews" and "Indexes" option specified. If you're using virtual hosts:
- find the <VirtualHost> section for this site
- something like this should be inside there:
<Directory /path/to/document/root>
Options Indexes MultiViews
... (other directives) ...
</Directory>

If you're not using virtual hosts, find the <Directory> part of httpd.conf and add the "Options Indexes MultiViews" similarly to above.

Tried that and it didnt work.. 🙁

I changed:
<Directory /var/www/html>
Options FollowSymLinks Includes
</Directory>

<Directory /var/www/html>
Options Indexes MultiViews FollowSymLinks Includes
</Directory>

thefury

My friend had this prob.. Had to do with what servername was set to in the apache conf file.. Your link without the / fowards to the servername in the config file, and not the ip your showing. That's my guess.