After a lifetime trying to avoid web programming I am still slapping my forehead over the clumsy software that pervades the practice. I solve all the junk as I get to it, but usually not until I've downloaded the GNU version of something, studied that, and then, seeing how much junk that goes into it, I am not that impressed with the result.
Anyway, having used Apache web server (HTTPS) on unix systems years passed, I expected that some XP version would be working by now. So I downloaded Apache2.0 and so far it is pretty good! It took me a while to get the hand of the XPisms that prevent a direct mapping of my Unix experience to the XP. But now I have it working clean, have a nice CGI executing remote requests, and it all works within the Intranet (Namespace) of my house. My actual IP address on Internet is one of those floating ones handed out in sessions. I'm safe from external attempts of hooking to my local network, which is all handled by routers, both wired and wireless.
I was somewhat surprised that every computer in the house (several, due to the business and school needs of each of us) made flawless connections to the Apache2 server, requested the cgi functions and recieved their results flawlessly.
Now usually, due to the meticulous nature of computer software, I am pulling my hair out for weeks trying to put out one fire or another. The more complicated the programs the more infinite the time it takes. But this time it went really smooth.
I must recommend Apache 2.x Web Server software. Good stuff. But, that said, I'll bet the next generation of Microsoft Snuff-Ware will break it. They can't leave well enough alone.
Anyway, having used Apache web server (HTTPS) on unix systems years passed, I expected that some XP version would be working by now. So I downloaded Apache2.0 and so far it is pretty good! It took me a while to get the hand of the XPisms that prevent a direct mapping of my Unix experience to the XP. But now I have it working clean, have a nice CGI executing remote requests, and it all works within the Intranet (Namespace) of my house. My actual IP address on Internet is one of those floating ones handed out in sessions. I'm safe from external attempts of hooking to my local network, which is all handled by routers, both wired and wireless.
I was somewhat surprised that every computer in the house (several, due to the business and school needs of each of us) made flawless connections to the Apache2 server, requested the cgi functions and recieved their results flawlessly.
Now usually, due to the meticulous nature of computer software, I am pulling my hair out for weeks trying to put out one fire or another. The more complicated the programs the more infinite the time it takes. But this time it went really smooth.
I must recommend Apache 2.x Web Server software. Good stuff. But, that said, I'll bet the next generation of Microsoft Snuff-Ware will break it. They can't leave well enough alone.
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