You would be changing the mime type of rss in the webserver, so it would affect .rss files that are processed by the webserver (IIS or Apache). You're just saying "hey webserver, this is an XML text file, send it to the browser as an XML/text document!". It shouldn't effect other functions.
Here's a primer I found about mime types by searching Google: https://developer.mozilla.org/en/properly_configuring_server_mime_types -Cameron On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM, kristine keigan <techsupp...@hirenet.net>wrote: > Thanks. When I was validating the file, I was reading hints of what you > are speaking about, but I didn't understand it fully to appreciate any > action that needed to be done. If I change the mime type on my server, does > that affect other functions on my server, such as processing files that > people send me to my site to parse and upload? > > kristine > > On Sep 5, 2011, at 3:30 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > I just tried to visit that page in my browser and was prompted to download > the file. This is probably due to a mime type setting being wrong in the > config of your WebServer. > > Try renaming the file DC.rss.html to test that theory. > > You can just use html, or you can add the mime type to your webserver > config (Google for directions how). > > -Cameron > > On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM, kristine keigan > <techsupp...@hirenet.net>wrote: > >> I have created an rss feed to load jobs for my customer to their facebook >> account. I'm trying to use a facebook app and it keeps telling me that the >> feed is invalid. I went to a feed validator online and it says it's valid. >> It made a comment about the "type" but I'm not using the "type" they >> commented was a problem. >> >> So, even though it validated, one RSS app is telling me that there is an >> error and it accepts rss 2.0 (even thought that's the version I'm using). >> The other RSS app is telling me that it can't find a file at the location. >> Even though I can copy the link it says it can't find, put it in the url >> address field and the file opens up, no problem!!!! >> >> WHAT is going on? >> >> Here's the incredibly simple simple code I'm trying to upload.... >> >> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?> >> >> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom";> >> <channel> >> <atom:link rel="self" href=" >> http://www.hirenet.net/attachedresumes/hirenetrssfeeds/DC.rss"; type= >> "application/rss+xml" /> >> <webMaster>techsupp...@hirenet.net (kristine keigan)</webMaster> >> <title>HireNet DC rss 2.0 feed</title> >> <link>http://www.HireNet.net/attachedresumes/hirenetrssfeeds/DC.rss</link >> > >> <description>List of most recent 100 jobs currently active on HireNet in >> DC. Visit http://www.hirenet.net to search for all our jobs.</description >> > >> <language>en-us</language> >> <item> >> <title>Spring 2012 White House Internship Progr (Washington, DC 00000)</ >> title> >> <link>http://www.HireNet.net/employers/jobpostview.cfm?jui=27646829</link >> > >> <guid>http://www.HireNet.net/employers/jobpostview.cfm?jui=27646829</guid >> > >> <category>Government, Federal</category> >> <description>Location: Washington, DC 00000 >> Company: The White House >> Beginning Synopsis: The White House Internship Program provides a unique >> opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership >> skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today`s >> young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and >> prepare them for future public service opportunities. For additional >> information and frequently asked questions, visit the web site at: >> www.whitehouse.gov/internships. >> >> Work Hours: Full-time. Intern will be expected to w ...</description> >> </item> >> </channel> >> </rss> >> >> >> >> here's the link location I'm entering in the address line: >> http://www.hirenet.net/attachedresumes/hirenetrssfeeds/DC.rss >> >> >> I'm really stumped. Can any of you savvy programmers shed some light on >> this?? >> >> Kristine >> > > > > -- > Cameron Childress > -- > p: 678.637.5072 > im: cameroncf > facebook <http://www.facebook.com/cameroncf> | > twitter<http://twitter.com/cameronc> | > google+ <https://profiles.google.com/u/0/117829379451708140985> > > > > -- Cameron Childress -- p: 678.637.5072 im: cameroncf facebook <http://www.facebook.com/cameroncf> | twitter<http://twitter.com/cameronc> | google+ <https://profiles.google.com/u/0/117829379451708140985>
