Question

I just installed Movable Type on a Windows 2003 Server. When looking at the weblog's start page, there is a »Syndicate this site« link. However, clicking results in a »File not found« message. The file does exist. I can see it on the server.

Answer

The file, which has the »rdf« extension, is generated correctly and it is at the correct location. However, your IIS does not yet know the extension. You have to inform IIS about the extension, so IIS knows how to serve this file. You have to do so by creating a new MIME-type.

In IIS Manager open the virtual directory's properties, then open the dialog page »HTTP Headers«, then click »MIME Types«, then insert a new MIME Type, enter extension »rdf« and type »text/xml«.

From then on, IIS will be able to fulfil the request for this file. IIS is able to tell the browser about the correct MIME type, so the browser can render the file correctly.

mgs

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