easiest web server to install

[7trax]

I need the easiest free web server software to install. I have already tried apache but I have to install about 5 other programs. I have windows 98se and i dont care whether it is powerful or not because i am just going to use it to check out my php offline.

 

[Robert]

I was looking for the same thing and none of them pleased me, so I just installed apache/php and mysql myself.. but here is a guide to assist you if you need help:

http://internetmaster.com/installtutorial/index.htm

 

[trenzterra]

Though it might be old, www.foxserv.net

Apache + the niceties in 1 install.

 

[notnamed]

http://phperl2.sf.net is newer than FoxServ and has a web browser interface to some things (like restarting the services. Requires IE.)

 

[bloodyveins]

i never install web server in a package, but you may try sokkit (www.sokkit.net, formerly known as PHPTriad). it includes apache, php, and mysql. unfortunately, it's not totally free.

 

[Epgs]

The last foxserv install was kinda rough

 

[7trax]

i am going to try and use phpdev423.

i think http://internetmaster.com/installtutorial/index.htm is for winxp.

 

[trenzterra]

Originally posted by Epgs
The last foxserv install was kinda rough

Is it gonna be discontinued forever?

 

[jmiller]

Abyss Web Server seems to be a popular choice for Windows users as of recent, though I am not sure why as I have never used it.
From what I hear it is easy to install and has a small footprint.

http://www.aprelium.com/

 

[cowax]

Originally posted by trenzterra
Though it might be old, www.foxserv.net

Apache + the niceties in 1 install.

Ill second this, very easy to install and use. PHP, Perl with Apache all in one.


I had problems trying to use FoxServ 3.1 (I believe), but 3.0 works perfectly

 

[notnamed]

Originally posted by jmiller
Abyss Web Server seems to be a popular choice for Windows users as of recent, though I am not sure why as I have never used it.
From what I hear it is easy to install and has a small footprint.

http://www.aprelium.com/

Thanks I'll now second this that was, in a word, easy. Wow.

 

[7trax]

I used a bundle a friend sent me containing a modified foxserv 3.0. it worked out fine aside from some small scripting problems. thanks everyone.

 

[Epgs]

Originally posted by trenzterra
Is it gonna be discontinued forever?

Well I have no say, they kinda left me out of the decisions. I wanted it to go to a more user friendly version and fork another to have a developer friendly one. They didn't like that idea and so they dropped me. They didn't realize that I brought that application into the top in it's field. I knew all the code in and out, but hey why would they keep me.

MY rant.

 

[MATRIX]

Too bad you don't have XP pro, I have my own .net and local Windows Webserver running is so easy

 

[GregT]

Which is limited to 10 connected users
I would never run an IIS server, full of security holes and bugs.

 

[darkcurves]

Abyss Web Server seems to be a popular choice for Windows users as of recent, though I am not sure why as I have never used it.
From what I hear it is easy to install and has a small footprint.

http://www.aprelium.com/

I love this web server software. Small file and you can make it work in less than 5 minutes. Apache is for more experienced user while Abyss less experienced users.