If you have not yet installed your Linux OS, or just for future reference, do not choose to install Apache during the system installation. Then you can immediately proceed with the source-based install listed here.
Note: to install applications from source code, you will need a C++ compiler (gcc++) installed. This is generally taken care of, but I've had enough queries about it that I've added this note to avoid getting more! You can use your distribution's install CDs to get the proper version of the compiler.
yum install gcc gcc-c++
If you do not have direct access (via keyboard) to the server, PLEASE use Secure Shell (SSH) to access the server and not
telnet!! Whenever you use telnet (or plain FTP for that matter), you are transmitting your username, password, and all session information in "plain text". This means that anyone who can access a machine someplace between your PC and your server can snoop your session and get your info. Use encryption wherever possible!
Get the Source Code for all Applications
We want to put all our source code someplace central, so it's not getting mixed up in someone's home directory, etc.
| cd /usr/local/src |
