All RidgeNet subscribers have their own directory at RidgeNet for posting web pages. This directory was created automatically when we first activated your account.

RidgeNet subscribers are allowed to post web pages of up to 5 megabytes in size (text and graphics) as part of your normal subscription fee. If your web page exceeds 5mb in size, your page may be removed by management (don't worry, you will receive several e-mails a probably a phone call first). If you need more than 5mb of space for your web page, see the RidgeNet Extras page for information on purchasing extra web services. You can check your current disk space usage by logging into RidgeNet with telnet, going to your web directory (described below), and using the du -s command.

Once your web page is posted at RidgeNet, it can be accessed by anyone on the Internet, 24hrs per day, 7 days a week. RidgeNet will allow up to 200megs per month to be accessed through your web page (text and graphics) as part of your normal subscription fee. If your web page exceeds this limit, the web page will not be accessable via the Web for the rest of the month. If you need more than 200mb of access per month, see the RidgeNet Extras page for information on purchasing extra web services.

Hosting a Domain with Ridgenet
For additional information on hosting a web site with Ridgenet please Contact Ridgenet or view our RidgeNet Extras.

How do I construct a web page?

Web pages are written in a script language called HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). To create a web page you must either understand/learn this language, or purchase HTML services from the private sector. Check with local computer service providers about their Web/HTML options. You may also wish to purchase books on HTML, visit HTML programming web sites, purchase HTML- Editor programs, or solicit help at the local Internet users group. RidgeNet will not create or upload your web pages for you.

Now that I have my page, how do I post it?

To begin with, you will need an FTP program capable of uploading. Mac users might try FETCH and PC users might try WS FTP. You can find either of these programs at http://tucows.com.

Warning! If you use Fetch for the Mac, select data type RAW, not Mac Binary.

Now start your FTP program and connect to ftp.ridgenet.net Don't log in as anonymous, use your RidgeNet username and password instead. Many FTP programs default to 'anonymous'. You need to find the settings that allow you to enter your username and password or you will not be allowed to upload your files.

Once you are connected, you will be automatically placed in your default subscriber directory. This directory is NOT where you want to place your web pages. Every subscriber on RidgeNet has his/her own special Web directory. You will need to navigate your FTP program to this special Web directory before uploading your web pages. Most FTP programs either have a button used to change directories, or command-line where you can type in the cd (change directory) command. We placed a link to your web directory in your default subscriber directory. This link is called public_html. When you first connect with FTP, you should see this link shown as a directory. Simply cd to this directory and you are in your web directory. The above method is probably the easiest way to get to your web directory. However, in some cases you may want to know the full path. To find the full path, please enter your username in the box below and click "Find Full Path to Web Directory". Please place only your username, not your e-mail address, in this box. If you do not know what your username is, please call RidgeNet Tech Support: 371-3501.

Once your files are uploaded they are automatically accessable to the world at: www.ridgenet.net/~your username (IE. www.ridgenet.net/~johnsmith)

The default web page loaded from your directory is the one named default.html.

CGIs, Animated graphics, Counters, SSI, SSL, Java, Active X etc?

RidgeNet's web server will run all these enhancements. Like your web page these enhancements are the responsibility of the subscriber. You may use these items on your web page but RidgeNet does not support, guarantee, or otherwise assist in these enhancements. If any rules or examples of these enhancements will be listed below:

Publishing with FrontPage

Publishing with FrontPage requires some setup before it can be used Ridgenet offers no technical support for it.

Rules for using CGI's

CGIs must have the suffix .cgi.

CGI's should be placed in YOUR web directory or subdirectory.

CGI's should have the permissions 755.

CGI Examples

Basic Perl CGI (just says testing)

perl.cgi

Source Code

Basic Shell CGI (reports environmental variables)

env.cgi

Source Code

Counters

Due to the tremendous interest in "Counters", RidgeNet has downloaded and installed a shareware "Counter". You are welcome to use this counter but it is also subject to the same guidelines as above.

Example:

Source Code

Counter Instructions:

ft = Frame Thickness: Specifies size of border around the numbers. (0= No Frame)

frgb = Frame Color in RGB: Specifies the frame color.

tr = Transparency: Specifies whether the background around the numbers is transparent (0=no, 1=yes)

pad = Padding: Specifies whether or not to have leading '0's in from on the number (0=no padding, 1=padding)

dd = Digit Directory: Different graphics for the digits are used depending on the directory you choose.(Choices are A-E)

st = Starting Number: The first number to use on a new counter

df = Data File: This is the file used to keep count of your counter. This file must be unique. Don't use the one I use in the example. Think up your own name and use that.