Re: Apache and mod_perl, fastcgi, speedycgi

[TOK <skybound@inbox.lv>]

Hi,

On Sun, 2002-08-11 at 05:41, mdevin wrote:
> I am a little confused about what the differences are between mod_perl,
> fastcgi and speedycgi.

as far as i know mod_perl is the language of perl integrated (embedded)
into the apache server (modular design), thus allowing perl code in (so
called) dynamic html pages (see php). furthermore using mod_perl instead
of "normal" cgi scripts may reduce server load (spawning and running a
mod_perl script should be *g* faster and consume less mem through better
caching and shared memory).

fastcgi is as perl module with the name of fastcgi (this will not make
all of your scripts run faster!).

i don't know speedycgi, but i guess it's equivalent to fastcgi.

if you want mod_perl try:
apt-get install libapache-mod-perl
and maybe add libapache-mod-fastcgi

concerning apache.conf:
if all goes well, deb-conf should do this. otherwise read docs at
/usr/share/doc/[pkg-name] or such, e.g. Readme(.Debian)

hope this helps, tok