By default, you can't use php files for default/index pages... Apache doesn't recognize the extension. You have to add a line of code to the conf file to tell Apache to also look for php files. I forget the line, but I can get it for you when I get to work on Monday. PM me a reminder if you want it.

 

True, I had forgotten about having to do that. You can also tweak the order that those pages will be served in.

 

What I'm trying to accomplish is basically a low traffic web server that page will just be directories, clicking will open thumbnails, when clicked will enlarge.....is apache a good webserver to do this with?...maybe something a little bit simpilar (not that its complicated I just havent done any reading yet)?

I'm gonna have to do this tomorrow I have zero desire to "learn" now heheh....

 

It sounds like you are on the right track. Your other real option is IIS and it's so buggy and full of vulnerabilites that you are better off working through the quirks of Apache.