I'd also recommend checking out some from this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiny_web_servers
I've used shttpd before (although they're on a different version now) and had good luck with it. -Jerod 2008/9/5 David Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of christopher >> Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 3:28 PM >> To: css-d@lists.css-discuss.org >> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: Re: [css-d] Lightweight HTTP server for beginner's >> http://localhost/ ? >> >> >> > Can anybody recommend a suitable lightweight HTTP server >> that even a >> > complete newbie from Mars could set up with the local site root >> > specified, etc.? >> >> I don't really think this qualifies as lightweight, but I set >> up apache a couple of times and it was really easy. I only >> mention this because I feel like I have the same "gaps" in >> knowledge that you do. I'm a novice css'er, I don't do it for >> a living, and I actually don't enjoy css and html b/c I feel >> like it takes a creative person to do anything interesting >> with it, which I am not. Anyway, I'm sure there are some >> experienced people who do like it and do do it for a living >> who will have opinions on this. > > Setting it up using Apache2Triad <http://apache2triad.net> makes it very > lightweight. Lightweight enough that I used to run it on my old desktop > Windows98 PC ... Apache2Triad is very easy for novices (and when it > comes to configuring a web server, that's pretty much exactly where I > am!) > > David Jones, Content Coordinator, Information and Technology Management, > Customer Relations - KL PS, (808) 948-5830 > > "MMS <hmsa.com>" made the following annotations. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This electronic message is not an offer to contract, the acceptance of an > offer to contract, or in any other way intended to contractually obligate > HMSA; neither is it intended to change the terms of any existing contract > unless specifically so stated. > > The information contained in this electronic message (or attached hereto) is > intended only for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may > contain information that is confidential and protected by law. If you are > not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are cautioned that use of its > contents in any way is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received > this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail > or telephone and return the original message by e-mail to the sender or to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] We will reimburse you for any cost you incur in notifying > us of the errant e-mail. Thank you. ยท > ============================================================================== > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d > List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ > List policies -- http://css-discuss.org/policies.html > Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/ > -- Jerod Venema Senior Software Engineer Nth Penguin, LLC http://www.nthpenguin.com (919) 368-5105 --- WebWidgetry.com / MashupStudio.com Future Home of the World's First Complete Web Platform ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ List policies -- http://css-discuss.org/policies.html Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/
