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// Improved mod_frontpage                                                  //
// for Apache 1.3.17                                                       //
// v1.5.1 - February 21, 2001                                              //
// Copyright (C) 2001 Christof Pohl <chripo+frontpage@edo.uni-dortmund.de> //
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// WorldWideWeb: http://home.edo.uni-dortmund.de/~chripo                   //
// FTP: ftp://ftp.edo.uni-dortmund.de/pub/mod_frontpage                    //
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This product includes software developed by the Apache Group for use in the
Apache HTTP server project (http://www.apache.org/).



ABOUT
=====


Introduction
------------

This is a module for the Apache HTTP Server <http://www.apache.org/httpd.html>.
It replaces the Apache-FP patches and module supplied with the FrontPage Server
Extensions available from Microsoft <http://www.microsoft.com> and Ready-to-Run
Software <http://www.rtr.com/fpsupport>.

Using this module allows you to use advanced features of the FrontPage client
with your Apache HTTP Server (e.g. creating FrontPage-extended subwebs using the
FrontPage client in contrast to creating them as user "root" with "fpinstall.sh"
or the "fpsrvadm.exe"-utility on the system's shell).


The FrontPage Server Extensions
-------------------------------

The Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Server Extensions are a set of programs on a Web
server that support administering, authoring, and browsing a FrontPage-extended
Web site. For more information concerning the FrontPage Server Extensions have a
look at the Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions Resource Kit
<http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/frontpage/wpp/serk/>.


Advantages of Improved mod_frontpage
------------------------------------

General features of Improved mod_frontpage:

    * It works with the current version of Apache.
    * It improves your site's security by enforcing additional checks to
      ensure the FrontPage CGI programs can be run safely.
    * It allows to use the FrontPage Server Extensions along with suEXEC (have
      a look at the Apache documentation <http://www.apache.org/docs/> for more
      information about suEXEC).
    * It uses fewer system resources.
    * Easy configuration with Apache's "configure" command.
    * A detailed step-by-step installation guide for compiling and installing a
      FrontPage-extended Apache HTTP Server is included.
    * Per-Server configuration allows to select which of your (virtual) servers
      are allowed to use the FrontPage Server Extensions.
    * Compatible to the PHP Hypertext Preprocessor <http://www.php.net/>
      versions 4.x and 3.x.
    * Compatible to Ralf S. Engelschall's mod_ssl <http://www.modssl.org/>.
    * Should be compatible with various other modules (e.g. mod_perl) available
      for the Apache HTTP Server


Security enhancements of Improved mod_frontpage
-----------------------------------------------

Instead of running the FrontPage CGI programs directly the Apache Web Server
will execute a "wrapper" called "fpEXEC". The fpEXEC wrapper implements
several security checks that must be passed before it really runs the
FrontPage CGI programs. For more information about fpEXEC and its security
checks, have a look at the Improved mod_frontpage features in file "FEATURES".


More about Improved mod_frontpage
---------------------------------

Head over to the FAQ <http://home.edo.uni-dortmund.de/~chripo/faq.asp> and
have a look at the articles. Hopefully, your questions will be answered
there... :-)



INSTALLATION
============

Please read the document INSTALL for information on how to compile and install
an Apache HTTP Server with Improved mod_frontpage.



FAQ
===

You can find a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) at
<http://home.edo.uni-dortmund.de/faq.asp>



THANKS
======

Many thanks go to Gregory A. Lundberg <lundberg+apache@vr.net> for his
mod_frontpage-VR, which Improved mod_frontpage is based on. :-)



DISCLAIMER
==========

NO WARRANTIES. The author expressly disclaims any warranty for this code
and information. This code and information and any related documentation is
provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied,
including, without limitation, the implied warranties or merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. The entire risk
arising out of use or performance of this code and information remains with
you.

NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES. In no event shall the author or his suppliers be
liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or
inability to use this product, even if the author has been advised of the
possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental
damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.


