Package: micro-httpd (20051212-3)

really small HTTP server

micro_httpd is a very small Unix-based HTTP server. It runs from inetd, which means its performance is poor. But for low-traffic sites, it's quite adequate. It implements all the basic features of an HTTP server, including:

  * Security against ".." filename snooping.
  * The common MIME types.
  * Trailing-slash redirection.
  * index.html
  * Directory listings.

All in 150 lines of code. micro_httpd can also be used to serve HTTPS by wrapping it with stunnel.

Tags: System Administration: File Distribution, : filetransfer::http, User Interface: Daemon, Networking: Server, Network Protocol: HTTP, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, World Wide Web: Server