Cannot upload .htaccess or .cvsignore

[NathanLedet]

I'm working on Yahoo hosting for the first time for a client who would rather stay on Yahoo hosting (although i've tried suggesting cheaper and much better alternatives).

 

I'm trying up upload osCommerce, and I guess Yahoo hosting does not allow .htaccess or .cvsignore files on their server. They will not upload.

 

Here's a screenshot of my FTP program:

 

 

How relevant are these files to the operation of osCommerce? If they're not uploaded, will it pose security risks? Suggestions or advice is very much appreciated. Thanks

[Guest]

Could you just rename them to something like htaccess.txt, upload them, then rename them back?

 

It's a little painful since you have to repeat for all instances but it might at least get you around your problem.

[NathanLedet]

No that did not work but thank you for the suggestion.