Apache - Upgrading OS X 10.4 (Tiger) to OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
A while ago, I posted a blog entry about upgrading to apache 2.x on OS X 10.4. I just got around to installing the brand-spanking new version of Apple’s OS (Leopard, OS X 10.5) and realized that it comes with apache 2.2.6!
Unfortunately, it also comes with a rather bloated httpd.conf, which was unappealing to me. Not only that, but the conf file didn’t seem to be picking up personal conf files (default in /private/etc/httpd/users/). Fortunately, all I had to do to get back in the game was to back up httpd, apxs, and apachectl and then symlink them to my custom installation of apache, with my own custom httpd.conf.
I’m actually convinced that this is better in the long run than using the out-of-box apache installation, since this affords me flexibility going forward. I like to be in control of the software running on my box (which may or may not be in conflict with Apple’s easy-to-use stance).