What is Apache?

[ghking]

hi
i keep hearing of Apache and i really dont know what it is cause im a nub. Can someone give me like an overview of what it is and how to use it?

thanks

 

[ppc_michael]

It's software that runs as a web server. It's very good. You can Google for more info, or check out their website.

http://www.apache.org/

 

[angelwatt]

It's software that runs as a web server. It's very good. You can Google for more info, or check out their website.

http://www.apache.org/

Actually, Apache HTTP Server is their web server. Apache is the organization, which holds many awesome applications. Their web server is the most popular though so tends to be synonymous with Apache.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Apache.

 

[Malfoy]

Actually, Apache HTTP Server is their web server. Apache is the organization, which holds many awesome applications. Their web server is the most popular though so tends to be synonymous with Apache.

nitpick much?

 

[angelwatt]

nitpick much?

My job is to nitpick, so yes. 😎

BTW, do you have an issue with accurate information?

 

[elppa]

It is also worth pointing out that every copy of Mac OS X comes bundled with Apache.

To turn it on, simply turn on Personal Web Sharing (which can be accessed via the Sharing panel from System Preferences).


Then you can visit:
http://localhost/

And
http://localhost/~your_username


http://localhost/ points to /Library/WebServer/Documents/

http://localhost/~your_username points to /Users/your_username/Sites/

 

[ghking]

so once you make a site on that domain can you like give it a .com name? or do you need a hosting service?