robotsxx.txt and other strange robot files...

[TommyD]

Hello Everyone,

While looking at my logs I find error 404's for bots trying to access robotsxx.txt tiles and other variants. After searching for robotsxx, I thought I would toss this question about there: are these misguided bots or what?

Thanks,

tom

[nevetS]

yes. The only valid name is robots.txt Most robots.txt validators will allow you to validate a file named something else - but only so you can test before you go live.

[Dio]

I've just spotted them on my server - never seen it before today. Any ideas gratefully appreciated...

There's some info on the other ones here: http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200504/404_oddities/

but little else robotsxx.txt