On 01/07/2012 02:46 PM, Tom Horsley wrote: > OK, does anyone have any idea why README* is included in > the default httpd config in the IndexIgnore setting? > > If I'm browsing a directory, I'd think that README files > would scream "Hey! I have useful information you need > to know about this directory!" > > Why would you want to hide those by default? When displaying an index for a directory, the README file is used to put a footer on the page, after the listing. See http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/195 Because the contents of README.html are autodisplayed (unless disabled or overwritten), it's not advisable to list the file. -- -- Steve -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org