Lighttpd (Lightweight HTTP Server) is a free, open-source web server that is designed to be lightweight, fast, secure, and efficient. It was first released in 2003, and is currently maintained and developed by the Lighttpd Project. Lighttpd is commonly used to host web sites and web applications, as it is optimized for high performance and low memory usage. It is also used as a proxy server and as a reverse proxy server. Lighttpd is written in the C programming language and is designed to be secure and to maximize performance. It supports features such as FastCGI, CGI, SSI, TLS/SSL, IPv6, and virtual hosting. It is a popular choice for embedded systems and low-end hardware devices. Lighttpd is also highly configurable, allowing users to customize the server to their needs. Lighttpd is a popular choice for users who require a lightweight, fast, and secure web server.
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