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Apache Server

Oct 14, 2005 4:16AM PDT

I am new to Linux; but as far as I know, Apahe server is developed by Linux, right? Still, I am a bit confused of what the Apache Server does.

I have the experience of using IIS for running ASP, so I guess Apache is a server for running PHP, and JSP.

If you are a programmer of a company, what will you consider first for having a server.
Would you first consider the cost for the server or which server-side script you are most familiar with.
Please help if you could!


If this topic is posted in a wrong place, please let me know!

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uhh
Oct 14, 2005 8:58AM PDT
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Please help
Oct 14, 2005 5:06PM PDT

I visit the website:
http://www.apache.org/,
and see that there are many names on the left hand side of the web page.
The first one is called "Http Server", I guess this should be one of the Apache servers. But it sounds strange when I am taking a look at the list, I see there are "XML" and "PERL", I wonder if they are also Apache Server.

Please help if you could!

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Not related at all
Oct 14, 2005 4:31PM PDT

Apache is free. ANd if you're a programmer, you're not supposed to be working with APACHE. The company should hire someone else.

ROger

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How about IIS
Oct 14, 2005 5:01PM PDT

Apache is free, then how about IIS?
IIS accompanies with Microsoft OSs, can I say IIS is also free?

If I am only familiar with PHP coding, can IIS run PHP, or is it compulsory that I have to use Apache for a specific code?