FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Uploading your files in the correct mode (ASCII or Binary)

Uploading in the wrong format for images or binaries will result in a strange mess appearing in place of the file. For CGI scripts, this mistake has to be the most common cause of that annoying error known as the (Server 500 Error - Malformed Headers), or something to that lovely extent. While this can be the result of many various programming errors, the most popular amongst new users are uploading their scripts in the "WRONG" format. Your cgi scripts "MUST" always be uploaded in ASCII mode. Alternatively, if you upload an image or .exe file, it must be done in "BINARY" mode.

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File Types and how they control the behavior of your files
FTP and FrontPage (What you should know)
The difference between ASCII and BINARY
Understanding case sensitivity
How come the files I've uploaded doesn't show up on my web site?
index.html and why you should use it
Setting your FTP client to automatically detect ASCII and Binary file transfers