The php file extension

Is it necessary?

[jfodale]

My site is currently built on almost 99% of old .shtml files - I use some simple SSI on every page and it has worked pretty well for years by just manually updating everything (inefficient or not, I love creating sites by hand for whatever reason).

Is there anyway to run php from within .shtml files without changing the extension to .php?

Thanks

[mehh]

Yes. If you're using Apache you'll want something like this in a .htaccess file:

AddType application/x-httpd-php .shtml .htm .html

for more information on this sort of thing look in the apache forum [webmasterworld.com] no idea about other severs though

[henry0]

You may also do the same by updating your httpd conf
and restarting Apache
However you need to be sure to have an easy access to it and reload a saved httpd in case of problem.

Due to specific server conf
the wording could be more or less similar
and it could result in the Apache version of the BSOD :)
Ask your ISP for the correct wording

[jfodale]

Excellent, thanks much you two.