On 03/13/2013 02:00 AM, Ben Johnson wrote: > > > On 3/11/2013 4:20 PM, Peter Lorenzen wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I just realized that the reason there is no Windows binaries for 2.2.23 >> and 2.2.24 is that the Apache Foundation does not provide the binaries >> and whoever provided them before does not anymore. >> > > The first part is true. It's good to see that you have done your > homework. :) As for the second part, that may not be true, necessarily. > >> >> >> I have assumed that the reason they were not available was because the >> bugs fixed with the two releases were not a problem for Windows. >> > > That may very well be, but only the individual(s) creating the binaries > can say with certainty. If said individual has retired, we may never know. > >> >> >> It might be naïve, but how should I know? I can find no mention of this >> on http://httpd.apache.org. >> >> >> >> http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.2/platform/windows.html just states that >> the latest downloads can be found at http://httpd.apache.org/download.cgi. >> >> >> >> I think it would be very prudent to update the Windows platform page so >> it reflects the reality for nobs like me. >> > > I agree. > >> >> >> I would not in a million years have downloaded binaries from >> http://www.apachelounge.com <http://www.apachelounge.com/download/>so I >> would also be nice with a link to them if this is considered a safe way >> of getting the binaries. >> > > Again, I agree. If ASF will not or cannot provide binaries (I don't > blame it for not providing them, given the overhead associated with > doing so), it should provide recommendations (not to be confused with > endorsements). > >> >> >> How do I go about getting the page updated? Can I somehow do it myself? >> If not who can I contact? >> > > Paging Dr. Kew... I'm sure that others can answer this question > (unfortunately, I cannot), but Nick Kew (a frequent poster to this list, > and ASF developer, if I'm not mistaken) seems to be plugged into the > development pipeline. Presumably, you would need commit access to modify > the documentation yourself. Perhaps someone else on this list can > provide more information if you wish to gain commit access. > >> >> >> Thanks >> >> Peter >> > > Be well! > > -Ben > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > For additional commands, e-mail: users-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > If you want the documentation or home page to be changed, it is often better to ping docs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx than this mailing list. I've CC'ed them this letter, in case you want to continue the discussion in the forum. With regards, Daniel. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx For additional commands, e-mail: users-help@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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