(1) A very popular open source, Unix-based Web server from the Apache Software Foundation (www.apache.org). There are versions for all popular Unix flavors, as well as Windows, and it is considered the most widely used HTTP server on the Internet. Developed by a large group of volunteers, Apache was originally based on Version 1.3 of the HTTPd (HTTP daemon) server from the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). First released in 1995, its name was coined after the Native American Apache tribe for their legendary endurance. Because there were many "patch" files added to the original body of code, "a patchy server" was also coined as a pun on the name.
The Apache Web server is only one of many products of the Apache Software Foundation, which manages ongoing projects in every aspect of open source computing.
(2) A PowerPC CPU from IBM optimized for commercial processing.
The Apache Web server is only one of many products of the Apache Software Foundation, which manages ongoing projects in every aspect of open source computing.
(2) A PowerPC CPU from IBM optimized for commercial processing.
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2008 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- Exploit code published for Apache Tomcat flaw
- The United States Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) has raised an alarm for a serious vulnerability in Apache Tomcat, warning that a proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available. The code, posted to Milw0rm.com, exploits a directory traversal vulnerability vulnerability in the way Apache Tomcat handles malformed requests. ...
- Blog posts 2008-08-21
- Open source and the 'fear factor' mentality
- Guest editorial by Emma McGrattan In the current economic climate, businesses of every size are looking to reduce their spending wherever possible. Open source software, which has no upfront licensing fees, is one way of achieving significant savings. However, in order to protect their...
- Blog posts 2008-08-20
- Forbes rewrites the history of open source
- Forbes rewrites the history of open sourceI guess it was a political articleYou just convinced me that the purpose of this article in Forbes being written was to score political points. Which makes its rewriting of history doubly-disgusting.Libertarian?I'm pretty sure the GPL is normally associated with socialism, not libertarianism. Libertarians...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-18
- McCain's copyright problem: oh, the hypocrisy
- McCain's copyright problem: oh, the hypocrisyAnother hit job on McCainLooks like another leftist hit job on McCain to me. Too bad McCain is going to win anyway! :-)RE: McCain's copyright problem: oh, the hypocrisyThis is just petty politics on Browne's part. This bleeding heart liberal would not have said a...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-15
- The Last PHP 4
- The PHP Group has shipped the last and final patch in the PHP 4.4 series. The open-source group released PHP 4.4.9 with "security enhancements and fixes" and is making a strong plea for all users to upgrade as soon as possible. "This release wraps...
- Blog posts 2008-08-13
- The Unix sysadmin salary premium
- The Unix sysadmin salary premiumThe non-obviously conclusions I draw...The non-obviously conclusions I draw from this is that organisations looking fron Windows admins could do well by bring in guys with Unix experience.(I can hear someone say "No self respecting unix guy would take the job", to which the answer is...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-13
- Google releases open-source crypto toolkit
- Google's security team has released an open-source cryptographic toolkit aimed at making it easier and safer for developers to use cryptography in their applications. The toolkit, called KeyCzar, was originally developed by Steve Weis Google and Arkajit Dey MIT and is available under an Apache 2.0...
- Blog posts 2008-08-11
- Development environments: Microsoft vs. Open Source
- Development environments: Microsoft vs. Open SourceA little simple reasoning... is enough to reveal what's going on. Let's try.Quote: "Anything you can do with Microsoft servers, clients, Office, and dot.net technologies I can do better [i.e. at some combination of greater functionality, lower risk, and lower cost] using the standard LAMP/SAMP...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-07
- Don't trust Google with your data
- Don't trust Google with your dataNo, I don't trust Google BUT...I trust Google more than I trust me. There is a bigger chance that I'll lose my own data than Google will. I don't have the energy nor do I choose to spend the money to constantly backup all of...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-06
- What are you using for a helpdesk application?
- What are you using for a helpdesk application?What are you using for a helpdesk application?We use an application called Wonderdesk. It is web based, its not too bad, but the search feature for old helpdesk tickets kind of sucks in that it won't display all the search queries or you...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- LinuxWorld keynotes: Now is the time to invest.
- LinuxWorld keynotes: Now is the time to invest.It hasn't been that long ago...my company got rid of its last Green screen based network in favor of a fancy Windows based network at several of our branch offices. Guess what. We didn't pick up one iota of productivity gain. We...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- LiMo, dude, where's my Internet?
- LiMo, dude, where's my Internet?Get a real phone, er a whatsthemajigNokia [url=http://www.opentoanything.com/]Open to anything[/url]RE: LiMo, dude, where's my Internet?LiMo wasn't formed to combat the iPhone (which didn't exist at the time), it was formed to combat Windows Mobile and Symbian. YOU may want an internet terminal (I might, too), but...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-05
- Plat'Home OpenBlockS: Made in Japan
- Embedded Linux devices have always fascinated me, because besides on the server, it's where I think the Open Source OS is going to make the most impact. From 2002 to 2004, I worked for SHARP as a developer liaison consultant on the very much before its time ZAURUS Linux/Java PDA,...
- Blog posts 2008-08-03
- Why open source fails application security tests
- Why open source fails application security testsMakes SenseMost FOSS is built by people with a passion to make something important to them. Implementing comprehensive security is not a fun task to do when developing software.RE: Why open source fails application security testsYou could have summed it up by saying that...
- Discussion threads 2008-08-01
- Oracle ships emergency workaround for zero-day flaw
- Oracle ships emergency workaround for zero-day flawDoes anybody know?Where the exploit runs? On the Apache web tier where mod_wl sits OR on the app server WebLogic tier? Does mod_wl just package up the exploit and let WL run it? Or does this just allow for RCE with...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-30
- HP, Intel, Yahoo join NSF, schools for global cloud research
- Hewlett-Packard, Intel, and Yahoo will join universities and the National Science Foundation to launch a "global collaboration" into researching and experimenting with cloud computing, the companies announced Tuesday. The group will build a computing network comprised of six data centers on three continents in order to create a large-scale...
- Blog posts 2008-07-30
- Evolution is punctuated equilibria
- Guest editorial by Dino Dai Zovi In evolutionary biology, the theory of punctuated equilibiria states that evolution is not a gradual process but instead consists of long periods of stasis interrupted by rapid, catastrophic change. This is supported by fossil evidence that shows...
- Blog posts 2008-07-30
- HP, Intel and Yahoo team on cloud computing research
- Updated: HP, Intel and Yahoo have combined to launch an open source test bed that will encompass multiple data centers for cloud computing research. According to the companies statement, the trio of companies will create a global testing environment to examine software, hardware and management issues created...
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
- Fortify warns of configuration weaknesses in SOA deployments
- Security code review specialists Fortify Software has issued a warning about major configuration weaknesses affecting SOA service oriented architecture deployments from IBM, Microsoft and Apache. According to Fortify, certain configurations of Apache Axis, Apache Axis 2, IBM WebSphere 6.1, Microsoft .NET Web Services Enhancements WSE 2.0 and...
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
- News to know: Microsoft; Oracle; SAP; Vista SP1 video
- Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft mashes up multiple natural-user-interface inputs How will Microsoft spend its multicore millions? More details emerge on the Microsoft Sphere Larry Dignan: The future of computing: Multiple cores, multiple inputs Ryan Naraine: Evilgrade: Exploit...
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- Which solar technology will survive?
-
At the Cleantech Forum in San Francisco, Todd Glass of Heller Ehrman moderates a discussion, among tech execs, on the various solar technologies making a difference in the green movement.
- Watch the video >>
- Access the latest Intel and industry best practices
-
Designed specifically to address the concerns of senior IT managers at organizations with more than 100 employees, the Intel Premier IT Professional Program provides best practices via local and e-Seminars and a members-only Web site.
- View the Intel Premier IT Professional web-site tour >>
- Sports and Technology
-
Major League Baseball pitches new app to iPhone users
At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, Jeremy Schoenherr of MLB.com demos At-Bat, a new iPhone app from Major League Baseball.
View the ZDNet video to learn more -
The SF Giants' new hi-tech ballpark
SF Giants CIO Bill Schlough discusses new technology upgrades at AT&T Park and outlines his dual role- managing technology operations at the backend while using hi-tech to improve player performance on the field.
View the ZDNet CIO Vision Series video - From our Sponsors
- Fantasy Football
-
-
3 Great Ways To Play Fantasy Football
Play for free, play to win cash prizes- up to $3500, or customize your own league.
Learn More » -
