Actually, I’m using xhtml so the real question is how to load my index page without having to type "/index.xht"? If I don’t type it I get the page that displays "Index of /" and lists all my documents, files, etc.
as far as i know xhtml stil uses the .html or .htm extension. Once it is using one those the server when the url is accessed automatically redirects to the index page. e.g. if your file is located at www.mysite.com/subdir/index.html or index.htm you can just type www.mysite.com/subdir and it will go to the page automatically. Good luck and i hope it helps.