Added; http://wiki.apache.org/httpd/Info/ThirdPartyBundled
which should let more users amend this list with their observations and research. William A. Rowe, Jr. wrote: > An OS-savy friend just tossed me an inquiry of 'why is Apache.exe running on > this PC?' Phrased just a bit more clearly than 'why did Apache take over my > computer?' but I trusted him to know the difference, so we started digging. > > Apparently, NVIDIA's Forceware Network Access Manager installs it's own copy > of Apache 2.0.52 running as user LocalSystem (no apparent "Apache" service) > in Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2 > and uninstalling Forceware does remove this Apache2 server. > > Of course, the question arises, how many other products are bundling Apache2 > and leading to the litany of 'Apache took over my PC!' reports? > > I'm suggesting a page of products known to bundle Apache HTTP Server, to help > users identify what's caused Apache.exe to be running on their PC. Looking > for suggestions of where that page should land? Maybe even on the Wiki? > > An equivalent of rpm --what-provides would be sooo handy here. In 20/20 > hindsight, the rename of Apache.exe to httpd.exe was a great idea ;-) > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
