Apache - about Apache

1.Apache origin
From the A Patchy Server, Famous open source Web Service Software
1995 Release ,1999 The foundation ——ASF
The latest name is “Apache HTTP Server” ——httpd

2. The main features :
Open source 、 Cross platform application
Support multiple web programming languages
Modular design 、 Stable operation 、 Good security

3. Software version :
1.X
The current maximum version is 1.3, Stable operation
Downward compatibility is better , But it lacks some newer functions
2.X
The current maximum version is 2.4
With more functional features
And 1.X comparison , There are great differences in configuration management styles

4. Advantages of compiling and installing :
With a large degree of freedom , Features can be customized
Timely access to the latest software version
Generally applicable to most Linux edition , Easy to transplant