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Re: [Bug-wget] Why does wget download Index.html file even though it is
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Micah Cowan |
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Re: [Bug-wget] Why does wget download Index.html file even though it is not there ? |
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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:48:58 -0700 |
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On 06/10/2010 12:09 AM, Avinash wrote:
> Hi All,
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> When I use any http URL with wget it shows downloading some index.html file
> whereas that file is not actually there on the server.
> Has it something to do with HTTP server setting ?
This happens when wget encounters a URL that ends in a slash. Since
there's no file name, wget has no idea what it should name it, but does
have to name it something. So it goes with the traditional "index.html"
filename.
> Is it true that index.html file will be downloaded in any case, irrespective
> of server settings ?
If you are using Wget 1.12 and later, and wish to change the default
filename, check out the --default-page option.
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Micah J. Cowan
http://micah.cowan.name/