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Jel · 09-02-2014, 04:01 AM

thanks mate, but for what purpose? I stress: simpleton's terms

I have no idea what daemon is other than a vague idea it's to do with emails, and the same goes for apache, with a vague idea it's something to do with a server.

I have a vague idea nginx is something to do with delivering streaming video (thanks to Roald's thread) - other than that, I've no idea.

1. Should I be using it to deliver streaming video?
2. If so is it something I can say to my hosting company: I want nginx?
3. Do I need to do anything my end other than upload videos as normal?

thanks

09-02-2014, 04:01 AM
Jel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,903	thanks mate, but for what purpose? I stress: simpleton's terms I have no idea what daemon is other than a vague idea it's to do with emails, and the same goes for apache, with a vague idea it's something to do with a server. I have a vague idea nginx is something to do with delivering streaming video (thanks to Roald's thread) - other than that, I've no idea. 1. Should I be using it to deliver streaming video? 2. If so is it something I can say to my hosting company: I want nginx? 3. Do I need to do anything my end other than upload videos as normal? thanks