FC7 and Apache won't start

[Ed Greshko]

Mike - W0TMW wrote:
> I'm building a server based on FC7 and Apache won't start.  I'm running 
> out of space on another server and this one is intended as a 
> replacement.  I've looked through the archives, FAQs and while this 
> issue is mentioned, that's all I can find---a mention with no help for 
> resolution.
> 
> The error is:
> 
> Starting httpd: (98)Address already in use: make_sock: could not bind to 
> address 192.168.1.300:80 No listening sockets available, shutting down.
> Unable to open logs              [Failed]

You need to find what is using port 80.

Hint:  netstat and lsof are your friends.

> 
> I have another webserver that works just fine.  The log directory have 
> identical owners/groups permissions so there shouldn't a permissions 
> problem for the logfiles.  Plus the httpd.conf is identical. One works 
> the other servers doesn't
> 


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