is it a better idea to migrate from the latest apache 1.3 to the latest apache 2.0?

kublador · 08-30-2004, 05:27 AM

is it a better idea to migrate from the latest apache 1.3 to the latest apache 2.0?
What are the differences of these two?
I just installed slackware 10, but why is the apache httpd is still 1.3.31 while there is a 2.0 available?

Boby · 08-30-2004, 06:22 AM

Hi!

This document describes some of the major changes between the 1.3 and 2.0 versions of the Apache HTTP Server:
http://httpd.apache.org/docs-2.0/new_features_2_0.html

I think it's worth upgrading to Apache 2.

Boby

datadriven · 08-30-2004, 06:30 AM

I read an article w/ Rasmus Lerdorf (creator of PHP) that said some of the modules used with PHP, (e.g GD, Ming, SSL, Curl) are not yet thread safe with Apache 2.0. I'm not sure which modules, not necessarily the ones in my example, but it is something to consider, if this is a "production" machine you should stay with 1.3

kublador · 08-30-2004, 11:32 AM

kewl! thanks =)

WMD · 08-30-2004, 03:00 PM

I've heard some say that the whole PHP+ Apache 2.0 thing is bullsh!t.

SBing · 08-30-2004, 04:06 PM

Yes, a lot has be said about Apache 2.0 and PHP - the truth lies somewhere in between - it may work :)

I don't think there is anything wrong with 1.3 - it is no less secure (so long as it is kept up to date) and it works - however, some have reported faster / more stable / better performance with Apache 2.

I guess it's really up to the admin, if you aren't happy with 1.3 and you like some of the features in 2, or you just want to see if it's any more stable, then it's probably best to upgrade - otherwise, why bother?