[ic] Re: interchange 4.9.5 with apache 2.0

[Toni Mueller]

Hi,

On Thu, Jan 23, 2003 at 04:44:42PM -0000, Kevin Walsh wrote:
> Toni Mueller [support-ic@oeko.net] wrote:
> > > > can interchange 4.9.5 be used with apache 2.0 ?
> > > Yes.
> > ok, is it desirable?
> > 
> > I'm pondering whether to attempt to switch, but would like second
> > opinions first ;-)
> If you currently have Apache 1.3 then you must consider whether
> Apache 2 has any features you need that are not available in 1.3.
> If this is the case then make the switch, otherwise you may as well
> stick with what you have.

yuck. Ok, thanks for the well-meant advice, but yes, I know at least
one desirable feature in 2.0 that isn't in 1.3, and not doable there
as well. OTOH a web server has to be stable and secure, and since
2.0 appears to be largely unproven yet, I'm a bit hesitant. The
question is if the associated risks are worth it. If anyone could
say that his/her sizable and numerous installations have much
improved by switchin (and why and how), that would be a plus for 2.0.

> There will come a point when 1.3 is far too old and unsupported to
> be viable, at which time an upgrade to Apache 2 would be strongly
> recommended.  In my opinion, that time is not now.

Ok, so you say that currently sticking with 1.3 is the better option
for you.

> I'm still using Apache 1.3, by the way.  I suggest you study the
> documentation on the Apache website and match your requirements against
> the available versions before you make your decision.

Paper won't blink, even if you write down the most blatant lies.
Of course, the Apache developers think that Apache 2.0 is much
better than 1.3, but I also know some people who think rather
different. I'm "in the middle", so to say...


Best,
--Toni++