Apache Is Still the Best General-Purpose Web Server

I view Apache in the same way that I view OpenSSL. I do not mean that as a bad thing.

I like that, with OpenSSL, there are various obscure—but useful—SSL/TLS-related functionality available. For those who are curious, it was S/MIME encryption and signing (at the time I was playing around with signed/encrypted Apple configuration profiles).

With Apache, you can do remarkable things, and remarkable _combinations_ of things. I've looked at the Apache configuration behind some high-traffic web servers, and I am amazed that Apache can handle it with no problem.

As always, use the right tool for the job.

The title should be corrected to include the words "on Linux". On windows you have additional options, and although Apache on windows is good, it is not "the best"