A W3[1] server, like the ftp daemon[2] , is a program which responds to
an incoming tcp connection and provides a service to the caller.There
are many varieties of W3 server software to serve different forms
of data.
The basic daemon
The basic W3 daemon program serves files already in hypertext or
plain text. This daemon then is used as a basis for many other types
of server and gateway. Documentation includes:
Much of the above may also apply in whole or part to other servers
mentioned below. Whatever server you are running, you will probably
be interested in:
This daemon is often used as a basis for a more specific server for
a given application. A server which allows a world of data to be
seen as part of the W3 universe is known as a gateway. (Most servers
could therefore be regarded as gateways, but the term implies some
conversion or mapping between dissimilar worlds) . For short tutorials
with examples, see: