[TriLUG] On Topic: Apache1.x Vs. Apache 2.x

Matt Frye mattfrye at gmail.com
Thu Sep 2 14:53:28 EDT 2004


> At this point, I see no reason to use Apache 1.x.  It's the previous
> generation, and will is being phased out more and more.  Apache 2 was
> released prematurely IMO and had a number of flaws, but those have
> pretty much been fixed now.  I run squirrelmail on Apache 2 with no
> problems whatsoever, and I'm also running RT (request tracker) and
> several other apps; they're all rock solid.  YMMV, of course, but unless
> you have something specific I would just go with the latest.
> 
> Jeremy

I agree with Jeremy's thoughts on this subject.  I've had to do
extensive testing with both Apache 1.3.x, 2.x, and had to transition
tons of content.  While the outlook was not good for certain kinds of
content with the first releases of Apache 2, most of those problems
have been released.

Specifically, I've found Apache 2 to be solid for clients who were
moving away from web servers from Redmond, WA.  Newer modules for
LDAP, AD, and Frontpage have reduced the worry factor for those
content developers/owners.

MPF



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