> > 4) but (of course there is one), there can only be one server (program) > (like Apache) listening on any given port at any given time on the same > host computer. Not at all true any more. Modern Windows OS (Windows XP and up ) systems allows (near 100) processes to use the same IP / Port at the same time. In fact, even the Windows admin's automation tool, powershell.exe, on the command line, can use the same port that other Windows processes use! Web Servers Web Services Databases Commamnd line processes All at the same time, on the same IP / Port! Just and FYI Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. See how. |