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MicroApache vs mongrel

A side-by-side look at MicroApache and mongrel. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MicroApache

MicroApache

Network & Admin

MicroApache is an open source web server that is designed to be lightweight and easy to configure. It is based on the Apache HTTP server but optimized for small systems like embedded devices. MicroApache aims to provide basic HTTP functionality without high resource requirements.

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mongrel

mongrel

Development

Mongrel is a fast HTTP 1.1 web server library written in Ruby for the Ruby on Rails and Sinatra web frameworks. It is light, easy to install and configure, and good for development and testing environments.

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