Apache 2.0 vs. IIS

TonyG writes: "According to an item on InternetNews, the impending release of Apache 2.0 could very well mean the demise of IIS. Interestingly, the article asserts that Microsoft have already given up on IIS, the proof being its absence in XP Home and its non-standard presence in XP Pro. Apache.Net? Sounds catchy..." That's a silly argument by the internetnews.com writer - IIS isn't in the Home edition because Microsoft wants to charge more for "server" operating systems, not because they're "admitting defeat". But it's a decent look at the upcoming Apache 2.0.

Comments

Re:I must agree.

[tph]

A feature not added due to security concerns?
You must be kidding ;-)
The real reason must be to make more money selling the pro version.

That scares me

[wirefarm]

I guess the thought of consultants 'doing IT' just so they can 'have a job' is something I cannot quite comprehend.

To me, that's like someone saying that they only 'do sex' to 'have children.'

Re:Uhhhhhh

[Kidbro]

In fact if you look at the NT 4.0 Workstation and W2K Pro licenses you'll see that it's against the license to run a web server on them (can't exceed 10 concurrent IP connections).

Are you suggesting that the NT 4 IIS could handle more than 10 simultaneous requests?

Sorry, had to bite on such an obvious bait =)

Re:Configuration

[jrp2]

Sure - but who in their right mind would install a root capable tool and NOT restrict access by IP?

Pretty much the same crowd that would need Webmin ;)