Web Hosting Talk : Web Hosting Main Forums : Hosting Security and Technology : Apache 1.3.xx or 2.xx

[seodevhead]

Hey guys,

I'm kinda new to configuring servers but have a very big website I want to put a new box I'm building, but am not sure if I should install Apache 1.3.xx or 2.xx. I see a TON of web hosts still use Apache 1.3.xx, but it seems that most books now a days say to install Apache 2.xx.

What is recommended and is there any reason not to go with Apache 2.xx? Thanks for your help and suggestions.

[phpdeveloper]

Go for 2.2.xx unless your setup requires any specific modules written for apache 1.3.xx only.

[jasonBV]

I'd go the 2.2.x route as well, more features and options available unless you absolutely need something in apache 1.3.x

[seodevhead]

Hey guys... thanks for your suggestions. Most of my website is built with php/mysql, and I'm seeing some strong discouragement of the use of Apache 2 on PHP's website:

http://ca3.php.net/manual/en/install.unix.apache2.php

I'm not too keen on this stuff... do you guys think php 5 has these issues with Apache 2?