[epub] Re: shopping carts and web hosts

["Annie" <nacelebs@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi everybody

> The way I understand them (and this may not be 100% accurate) is that you
> use them instead of a normal FTP program just to upload pages. Is that
> correct?

That's one use. The problem with this use, is if you ever were to 
FTP pages as well. If you FTP up pages with bots on them, you'd 
mess up your web, and parts of it won't work (is that what 
happened to our original poster?). They say you can't ever FTP 
pages to a Frontpage web. That's not entirely correct. You can get 
away with it if you REALLY know what you're doing (I did a long 
time ago - didn't break my web!).

The problem with using Frontpage for uploading is that you have no 
control over the process (97 version, haven't tried it since). I think 
it's a nightmare compared to FTP.

> If I were you, I would just use a separate FTP program to upload the pages
> and keep your current hosting provider.

If you're going to use FTP, you'll need a CGI bin instead of 
Frontpage extensions. A completely different ball game. You can 
get away with using a good FTP program only, but I usually end up 
mucking around within the operating system.

> As far as I've seen, hosting providers always charge you more for
> Frontpage extensions anyway, and I can't see the real advantage over using
> a normal FTP package.

Depends on the host. Usually you have to choose between CGI 
and Frontpage extensions. Some switch them for free, others 
charge you for switching.

My 2 kroner (I'm Norwegian).

Regards
Annie


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