Re: GUI httpd controller

[horrorvacui gmx net]

On Wed, 22 Jan 2003 18:59:37 -0800 (PST)
Tushar Joshi <tusharvjoshi yahoo com> wrote:

> --- Davidlohr Bueso <unixoz tux cl> wrote:
> > Hey All,
> >
> > Im thinking of developing a httpd GUI to control
> > httpd (begin with Apache, and then include other
> > daemons). The purpose of this email is to invite
> > anyone who is intrested (you can reach me at my
> > email) in joining this project, I have not began the
> > coding process yet, but I intend to begin very soon.
> > Since Im a GTK+ "newbie", the invitation is aimed
> > mostly at people with little experience with GTK+,
> > however, If anyone with more experience is intrested
> > in helping, he is welcomed of course.
>
> Hello David,
>
> I have a little experience in GTK+.  I have tons of
> interests in development in GNome.  I will love to
> join you in the project.  Awaiting reply and further
> discussions.

Just in case you don't know: there are already several GUI config tools
for apache, the most known is comanche. Getting wider support for a
project that duplicates a readily available tool might prove to be tricky.
Most free software has been written by individuals "scratching an itch",
that is, those who missed a functionality and decided to write a piece of
software to provide it; the successful projects are those that were so
demonstrably useful that they were able to gain broad support very
quickly.
Though there are lots of programming ressources in the community, they're
not unlimited, and the community reacts to duplicating projects with lack
of interest and involvement. That doesn't mean that it's impossible to
start a new project similar to an already existing one, only it has to
have something to make it worth it - it should offer a better concept,
more functionality, better useability...
In case you want to start your project for practical reasons - make apache
easier to use - the first thing is usually to try to determine what is
already available. If that lacks the functionality you think would be nice
to have, try to extend it. If you think that it's not possible or not
worth the effort, start a new project.

Of course, there's no rules. If you feel like it, go ahead - you might
come up with something good.

Cheers

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