Ok...
So my dad says there's a way to convert a pc to an http server...
And of course I can't find it on google...
so... anyone know how to?
2006-10-18 10:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Matt W. 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You can download Apache for free. Then it can be running, even while you're using the PC.
2006-10-18 10:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, your comp needs 24/7 internet access, a good one. Then you need about $700 worth of software for convert it into a server. It's all real expensive and the comp doesn't really do anything else but be a server after that. That's for pro servers. If you just want to host your own site, DON'T. Just buy a domain name and web space on another host. Making your own http server is not worth it unless you're working for some HUGE company's website.
2006-10-18 17:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by autasebo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows 2000 and xp comes with a webserver called internet information services (IIS) .
apache is free but harder to configure.
to setup IIS, goto add/remove programs, windows components and make sure the IIS box is checked.
to configure it, goto control panel>admin tools>iis services.
to test it, goto http://120.0.0.1 or http://localhost
if you have a dialup, cable or dsl, you probably have a dynamic ip, which means people from outside (people other then your computer) cant access you since your ip keeps changing. for that you goto no-ip.com and setup and account which lets you run a domain from a dynamic ip, like yourname.no-ip.com
this is pretty much only good for developers who write and test stuff on their own computer - not very usefull for full blown wesites that go on the WWW - then publish to a real webserver.
2006-10-18 17:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Oguz1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋