Using Apache Web Server with ASP

[Kalisto]

I have Win XP on my PC, and need to use apache (unless anyone knows of another free webserver I could use). What additional programs do I need to make apache work with asp and asp.net scripts ?

K

 

[retromagik]

try,

http://www.0catch.com

(Zero Catch)

 

[AstraX]

I think it can't be done. If you want your asp file running, then you should use PWS or IIS.
Apache is for PHP as far as i know, correct me if i am wrong.

 

[byam]

I know there is a apache project for ASP. I haven't tried it though. May worth to take a look.

http://www.apache-asp.org/

"Apache::ASP provides an Active Server Pages port to the Apache Web Server with Perl scripting only, and enables developing of dynamic web applications with session management and embedded Perl code. There are also many powerful extensions, including XML taglibs, XSLT rendering, and new events not originally part of the ASP API! "

If you have WinXP Pro, it should comes with IIS Web server (i.e. support ASP) already.

 

[byam]

check out this post for more info on installing IIS on WinXP Home/Pro.

thread333-175058

 

[GaryC123]

Theres 2 well known companies that offer ASP on Apache, iASP and Chilisoft. Both cost money and neither work anywhere near as well as proper ASP run on IIS.
If you intend to program commercially (even for fun) in ASP you really need to be running these on a Windows box otherwise you may as well learn PHP

http://www.intouchmedialtd.com

 

[Kalisto]

Thanks for everybodies help.
I finally got a working asp server (Sun 1).
I tried all teh solutions offered, but found that the Sun one (formerly Chilisoft) was the easiest to install and get working.

I know that I ought to use IIS< but until I can earn some money, I cannot afford to upgrade XP, and I am opposed to using Key Gen'd versions of Software, even MS software before anyone suggests that. (I am a professional coded in other languages, and how can I expect to make money from writing software if I can condone the use of illegal software ?). Anyway, I digress, thanks all.

K