Recent News and Updates (This Year)

• 26th February 2021 - Starting review and editing of legacy web pages

Previous News and Updates

• 14th August 2009 - MicroPHPBB Anyone? - I am considering a MicroApache bundle with PHPBB in the next round of releases should anyone be interested. This would be Apache 2.x, PHP5, SQLite and GD with possibly PHPBB 3.0.2. I just tested PHPBB 3.0.5 and it doesn't work with SQLite (I get SQLite General failures/PHP timeouts, out of memory etc.)

• 2rd August 2009 - Released the MicroApache MP3 Jukebox edition. It's the first release and may need tweaking. More details here - This distro includes a utility called ShowIP which is used in the setup batch file to set environment variables according to local IP addresses and server responses. This has a separate web page here.

• 30th June 2009 - Apologies for the server being down a few times over the past few weeks. We've had a number of power cuts and umpteen broadband outages as Virgin Media get ready to upgrade cable broadband speeds around the UK. If the site is down please check back later. Bandwidth is limited but I run my own webserver mainly as a hobby and MicroApache is just one spin-off from this. I don't get paid to do this, I do actually have a life and my time and financial resources are limited in providing the kind of professional service some seem to expect!

• 15th May 2009 - Bug report. A couple of zip files had errors which caused the appearance of folders called "access.log" and "error.log". The zip files could not be repaired and have been recreated. This was a corrupted ZIP file bug. If you downloaded prior to 15/05/2009 please ensure you delete all *.LOG files from the /LOGS/ folder

• 28th April 2009 - Apache 1.3.41 - Added with options for PHP 4.4.9, SQLite and GD2 (mod_deflate is not supported by Apache 1.3.x/Win32)

• 27th April 2009 - Apache 2.0.63 (no PHP) - A problem was found with mod_deflate. from 2.0.61 has been utilised instead
  Releases combined with PHP 4.4.9 (legacy) and PHP 5.2.9 (current) as well as the GD2 graphics engine matching each version of PHP and SQLite
  I am still not supporting Apache 2.2.x in MicroApache format and there have been no requests for it - 2.0.x is adequate and supports more add-on modules than 2.2.x
  * Please let me know via the contact form if you find any problems with this release - esp. related to the mod_deflate issue

• April 2009 - Several expensive electricity bills have forced an audit. I've found that my server consumes 60 watts constant which totals up to about £20 per quarter just to keep it running. My fuel bill is now over £300 per quarter. I am now retired but with no pension. f you can help please donate! (My ISP does not allow the hosting of EXE downloads on my free webspace)

• February 2009 - There has been no real feedback to date so I have no idea if I'm wasting my time with frequent releases - but the next version should be due about Summer 2009 if I can find time to package it up. PHP 4.x is now obsoleted and PHP 5 will be bundled in future releases. I'm finding it very hard to find compliled versions of Apache 1.3.x which is a shame as it has a small footprint. In the meantime please remember to drop a note in the guestbook if you're finding MicroApache useful

• 30th July 2008 - PHP 5.2.5 MySQL DLLs (by request) - PHP 5.2.5 CHM Help File and Manual

• 25th July 2008 - VBSQLite Win32 DLL and Visual BASIC VBToolbox released to enable compact VB CGI apps to be developed for MicroApache using console-mode VB and SQLite

• NOTICE - Bandwidth is limited and various protection methods are used on this server to ensure it remains available to everyone
  Please don't dynamically-mirror or "deep-link" to binaries on this site without permission. Automated "bot" trawling, "deep-linking" or "inline linking" content to your own site may inadvertently trigger an automatic IP blockage of your address and, ultimately your entire subnet or national range. Please don't attempt a DOS attack by repeatedly retrieving large binaries for long periods of time - it will only get your IP or subnet permanently blocked (as with *.keymachine.de). Automatic Bandwidth hog traps are in use. Use a downloader such as FileHound or GetRight if you have problems with download speeds.

• Update - 27th March 2008 - MicroApache 2.0.61 + PHP 4.4.7 + GD2 (2.0.63+ pending later in 2008...)

• Update - 7th February 2008 - Updated Launch13x.exe to deny access to the server root via docroot.conf. Override with /NoDenyServerRoot

• Update - 6th February 2008
  MicroApache 2.0.61 + PHP 4.4.7 +SQLite released (experimental only)
  MicroApache 1.3.37 + PHP 4.4.7
  MicroApache 1.3.37 + PHP 4.4.7 + SQLite

• Update - 4th February 2008 - MicroApache with SQLite 3 and PHP5.3.5 released

• Update - 3rd January 2008 - MicroApachePE (For BartPE/UBCD4Win) - 2.0.61 + PHP 5.2.5 - Read more or Download Now

• Update - 31st December 2007 - Released MicroApache 1.3.37 (no PHP) and Launch13x.exe to launch/configure 1.3.x driveless root

• Update - 19th December 2007 - Released ApacheKill.exe and KillProc.exe to help control MicroApache
  Tips and tricks page started - FAQ extended

• Update - 11th December 2007 - Some reports confirm PHP5 may now work OK with Apache 2.0.x so I have released an alpha version with PHP 5.2.5

• Update - 1st November 2007 - MicroApache 2.0.61 and PHP 4.4.7 released
  MicroApache 2.2.x update not released (no demand for it as yet)
  * Please note PHP 4.x (4.4.7 latest) developer support will end 31/12/2007 (www.php.net) *

• Update - 1st May 2007 - Tested MicroApache 2.0.59 OK in Windows Vista

• Update - Security Reminder: Please set PHP security in PHP.INI before going live on the internet with your website! - in particular ensure you have RECOMMEND Register_Globals-OFF in PHP.INI as a *MINIMUM* setting tweak

• Update - 1st June 2006 - Micro-Apache 2.2.2 Released (NO PHP)

• Update - 26th December 2006 - MicroApache 2.0.59 (with or without PHP 4) released
  Drive letter free configuration following a revision of the initial "floppy web" distro

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