In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> > Has anyone got any idea of which is the best Webserver to start with? -
> > NCSA or Apache. I'm inclined to try out Apache (don't ask me why <g>). I
> > got the OpenMarket Demo up and running a while back and was surprised at
> > how easy it was. Are the others just as simple to set up?
>
> The NCSA port is truly ancient.  Don't bother with it.  Besides, Apache was
> based on the NCSA server, and is now a superset of the NCSA functionality.
>
> The version of Apache on the freeware tape is rather old.  The latest &
> greatest version has numerous security fixes and performance improvements.
> The instructions for downloading and installation are at:
>
>         http://www.cccd.edu/~markb/apacheix.html

I agree about the NCSA server, but if you're not on MPE/iX 5.5 then you can't
use server-side scripts(?) with the Apache port? (Correct me if I'm wrong)

NCSA is useful as a demonstration tool only; the install is pretty easy, and
it's a quick way to show "proof of concept", but it's a real dog on perform-
ance and lacking any of the bells and whistles of other choices.

Also, if you're on 4.0, you need to talk to Duane @ QSS and use their QWEBS
server.

I would say;

MPE/iX 4.0 or earlier; QWEBS
MPE/iX 5.0; OpenMarket (despite support issues) - though if Apache is fixed
            to handle server-side scripts, go with Apache
          -or- if you're not familiar with the Posix environment on the 3000
              and prefer to stick with MPE-domain stuff, QWEBS is still a good
              choice; it's also the best choice if you don't have "C" program-
              mers and need to get your legacy/Cobol(etc) apps talking to web
              processes.
MPE/iX 5.5 or later; Apache

                   -Chris Bartram