Selected File: Apache Web Server by
the Apache Group
available versions:
Apache v2.2.18
Apache remains the king of web servers despite intense efforts by Microsoft and Netscape to gain dominance in the market. In fact, the latest Netcraft surveys indicate that the freeware Apache is widening its lead over the rest of the field. Apache users have come to rely on the server's rock-solid reliability, outstanding performance, and rich set of features. As its two closest competitors have found out, a brand name alone does not necessarily
equate to a loyal customer following (Netscape SuiteSpot), nor does a plump pocketbook ensure market share (Microsoft IIS).
The keys to Apache's attractiveness and popularity lie instead in the qualities listed above and its extensibility, its freely distributed source code, and active user support for the server.