.htaccess conflicts on FrontPage Server Ext on Apache web server

[Stefan]

I'm having trouble with my picture gallery installation. I think it's caused
by a non-FrontPage generated .htaccess file, but am not sure.

On my web host's FAQ I found a note saying:
"The .htaccess files generated by Microsoft FrontPage are not compatible
with the basic .htaccess files normally created for Apache servers.
Installing FrontPage Extensions allows your portion of the server space to be
compatible with Microsoft .htaccess files and not Apache .htaccess files. The
server will not operate properly if you have both Microsoft and Apache
..htaccess files installed for the same domain name."

To install the Gallery I had to create a blank .htaccess in the albums
folder. Could this explain the problems I've been having? Does anyone have a
solution? (Other than the sledgehammer solutions of change web host or
gallery software)

My site is www.aaltenvoogd.com (see Pictures section)
I'm using FrontPage 2003
The gallery is built using Gallery 1.4.4 (see gallery.menalto.com)

Strangely though, everything used to work just fine until about two weeks
ago, and I haven't changed anything.

I'm really stuck with this and would like to sort it out asap so I can get
some sleep... I'd be really grateful for some help.

Many thanks in advance!
Stefan

 

[Steve Easton]

There's no reason you should ever have to add a .htaccess file at the local level.
On an Apache/UNIX server they are created / managed via the web masters Control panel, not
FrontPage.

Have you tried using the built in Photo Gallery in FrontPage.
Some people say it is "quirky" but I've "never" had a problem with it.

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Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
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