Chapter 4. INSTALLING APACHE ON WINDOWS

Download Apache for Windows

The Apache Web server is the program that listens and responds to incoming HTTP requests. It is a vital part of presenting dynamic CGI scripts on the Internet. You can download the latest version of the Apache program from the Apache Software Foundation's Web site at http://httpd.apache.org. When you download Apache for Windows, the software is packaged as a Window Installer (MSI) file.

Apache runs on all recent Windows operating systems, including workstations running Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP. However, you should only install Apache onto one of these versions for testing and development purposes. When you are ready to deploy your work onto the Internet, be sure to use Apache ...

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