Full Web Server USB - has anyone used one

! ! · 02-08-2006, 06:48 PM

These are the features Displayed on their site - has anyone used anything like this before...

http://www.webservusb.com/

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Pocketable: Small enough for a key chain or shirt pocket, super rugged design withstands abuse.

Portable: can be moved to any location, any network with an Internet connection.

Pluggable: Plug into any USB port on a Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP based PC for an instant web, ftp, & mail server

Practical: Easy to setup and easy to use, simply copy content and start it up! Built in help guide.

Professional: All the features of major servers at a fraction of the price! HTML, PERL, CGI, PHP, SSI, MySQL, FTP, HTTP, POP3, SMTP, IP security, Port security, Aliasing, Logging, MIME, User authentication, custom errors, multi threading, and even Remote Administration via web browser!

ebackhus · 02-08-2006, 07:35 PM

Hmm, sounds kinda neat but I don't quite see a need for it.

**DumberDrummer** · 02-08-2006, 08:10 PM

why would you want to carry a webserver around?

ebackhus · 02-09-2006, 08:34 AM

Emergencies I suppose? Say you have a major hardware failure or something. Just pop that sucker into a connected PC and you'll have a temporary error site ready. I like it!

Skie · 02-16-2006, 07:38 PM

This is very interesting. I could see this being used for presentations/demonstrations if there's no internet access. Other uses could be for testing purposes. However, I wouldn't use something like this on a permanent basis in place of a proper server. For $70, it's not a bad deal if it does everything that a normal server would. I just might order one for the geek factor alone!

Donald Tooms · 05-08-2007, 03:17 AM

May be USB Redirector from www.incentivespro.com will help you.

Iomega0318 · 05-08-2007, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Skie

I just might order one for the geek factor alone!

lol, yeah same here

**Ben** · 05-08-2007, 07:11 AM

IIRC there was a portable version of Apache made which can be put on any USB drive

02-08-2006, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,313 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Hmm, sounds kinda neat but I don't quite see a need for it. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

02-08-2006, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	why would you want to carry a webserver around? __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace

02-09-2006, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,313 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Emergencies I suppose? Say you have a major hardware failure or something. Just pop that sucker into a connected PC and you'll have a temporary error site ready. I like it! __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

02-16-2006, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	This is very interesting. I could see this being used for presentations/demonstrations if there's no internet access. Other uses could be for testing purposes. However, I wouldn't use something like this on a permanent basis in place of a proper server. For $70, it's not a bad deal if it does everything that a normal server would. I just might order one for the geek factor alone! __________________

05-08-2007, 03:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Donald Tooms Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 OS: Win Xp	Re: Full Web Server USB - has anyone used one May be USB Redirector from www.incentivespro.com will help you.

05-08-2007, 07:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ben TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,343 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 My System	Re: Full Web Server USB - has anyone used one IIRC there was a portable version of Apache made which can be put on any USB drive __________________ \|3e\|\\| If I stop replying to a thread, send me a PM with the thread link HijackThis • AVG Anti-Virus • AVG Anti-Spyware • SpywareBlaster • CWShredder • HOSTS File PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? • So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place?