lighttpd
Another speedy open-source lightweight server is lighttpd, or “lighty.” Like Nginx, lighttpd is designed for high-performance and low resource use. YouTube, Wikipedia, and others are using lighttpd for its scalability and quickness. Also like Nginx, lighttpd uses an event-driven architecture.
One thing that sets lighttpd apart from Nginx is that while Nginx natively handles static content incredibly well, it can also requires a bit more work to get it functioning as a server for CGI content, such as websites built with PHP. Obviously, because WordPress uses Nginx and is built with PHP, this is not an insurmountable task with Nginx (and web tutorials abound). With lighttpd, this feature is built in, making it quicker to install, configure, ...
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