Apache Comparison Chart
Apache | Apache 2 | |
Details | An HTTP web server that helps serves pages on the web. It is an open-source application and the most widely installed web server in the world. | The official successor to Apache 1.0. It was first released to the general public in April, 2002 and offers numerous improvements over the original version. |
Advantages | – Cross platform – Fast – Secure – Supports various programming languages |
– Enhanced XML support – Works better with Windows – Enhanced API – Supports IPv6 |
Disadvantages | – Lacks XML Support – Doesn’t work as well with Windows |
– Doesn’t support various Apache 1.0 components – Doesn’t work as well with PHP – More complex API |
This web server is for you if… | prefer to code primarily in PHP | prefer a non-Unix-based platform or your project requires heavy XML usage |
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Read more about Apache 2 at Introduction to Apache 2