Apache2 problems

[Swordfishbg]

I am trying to run an apache2 based webserver on my SUSE 9.1 pro distro and every time I try to run the server i get this error message

"(9Address already in use: make_sock: could not bind to address 127.0.0.1:8080
no listening sockets available, shutting down
Unable to open logs"

I have configured my firewall already so that isnt the problem someone please help

[jasonlambert]

you have something else listening on port 8080, proberly a proxy server of some description.

Turn it off, or configure apache to listen on another port (like the standard 80/TCP for example..). You can control what port apache listens on by editing your httpd.conf file. look for a line like "Port 8080" and change it.

Jason

[Swordfishbg]

it gives me the same error no matter what port i change it to

[jasonlambert]

use "netstat -ant" to check the port is not in use before trying to start apache.

Also ensure you are starting apache when you are logged in as root.

[Swordfishbg]

it gives me the same damn error on every port i change it 2

[GoldenEye]

Maybe a firewall rule or something?

Have you a firewall running, and/or blocking unprivp ports?

Just a guess...

[don]

could u check the complete httpd.conf file for any reference to that port. I think webserver would be trying to bind a port for administrative access or something cause by default webservers bind to port 80

[Swordfishbg]

my config file is good. I have it set to bind to port 8080