> The official position of the ASF is that we provide code, not > binaries.
Sorry, I can't follow this argument - there are lots of binaries in the download area, even for Tomcat and the Httpd flagship. > We'd love to provide Windows binaries for mod_jk, but they are a real > pain in the neck to actually build: they require very specific build > environment, and the library must be built in such a way that it's > compatible with the web server in which it's running (e.g. httpd > 1.3/2.2/2.4 or IIS 5/6/7/8/9, proper architecture (32/63) and chipset > (x86/x86-64/itanium/alpha). It's gotten to the point where it's tough > to provide all of those combinations with any regularity. I understand that it is difficult - perhaps too difficult for the developers of this module, but the average Windows admin or Java programmer should do this? ;) There were binaries of this module at least for the last 10 years! I'm very disappointed on this attitude. You are closing out the whole Windows/IIS world. > Unfortunately, I don't believe they provide builds for the ISAPI > redirector for IIS. If that's what you need... umm... Umm - yes - this is what I need. Greetings, Jessica
