Forum OpenACS Development: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again?

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19: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again? (response to 1)
Posted by Eduardo Santos on 08/03/07 03:25 PM
Just a little observation about this: shouldn't we consider for real porting OpenACS for Apache? I know it's an old discussion, but assuming all these problems, I guess we should think about it.
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20: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again? (response to 19)
Posted by Nima Mazloumi on 08/03/07 03:34 PM
Good question: but how much would it cost, who could do it, what would it take?
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21: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again? (response to 19)
Posted by Nima Mazloumi on 08/03/07 03:34 PM
Oh. And is it worth it?
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23: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again? (response to 19)
Posted by Don Baccus on 08/03/07 04:12 PM
Sure, go for it. Tell us when you're done.

Do you have any idea how large this task is?

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22: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again? (response to 19)
Posted by Steve Manning on 08/03/07 04:18 PM
I can't see how you could realistically switch to Apache without a lot of grief. OACS relies on the TCL and database functionality that AOLserver provides. NaviServ might be the answer though. No offence intended to the AOL bods but it would probably be easier to sell to some people if the AOL name wasn't there - it does seem to have a certain stigma.

- Steve
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24: Re: Is it time for NaviServ Again? (response to 22)
Posted by Patrick Giagnocavo on 08/03/07 04:30 PM
Every consultant/programmer company I am aware of that does OpenACS or .LRN work, does not even mention AOLserver when talking to customers.

They just say, "application server that works well behind an Apache proxy, just like Java servlets do" with the option of running the application server without Apache.

Dumping the AOL name would be a good idea however.