Apache HTTP Server

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The Apache HTTP Server is a web server for Unix systems, Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare, Mac OS X and other operating systems. Apache is notable for playing a key role in the initial growth of the World Wide Web.

History

When first released, Apache was the only viable free/open source alternative to the Netscape Communications Corporation web server (currently known as Sun Java System Web Server). It has since evolved to rival other Unix-based web servers in terms of functionality and performance. Since April 1996, Apache has been the most popular HTTP server on the World Wide Web; as of March 2007 Apache served 58% of all websites.[1]

References

  1. ↑ March 2007 Web Server Survey. Netcraft (2007-03).

External Links

  • The Apache HTTP Server Project Homepage, one project among many at the Apache Software Foundation
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