[SOLVED] I don't seem to have $option == 'com_frontpage' - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support

i'm trying run if statement in index.php file displays message if on homepage.  did usual digging around forums should , came across popular :

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if ($option == 'com_frontpage') {
echo 'hello';
}

however, when tried it, didn't desired results.  tried this:

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echo $option;

...and ended seeing $option set @ com_content.

how can trouble shoot further , how can put content on homepage?

thanks.

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