FC5 apache 2.2 wont start

[MadJuggla9]

Im running a little 500mhz 196mb sdram fedora core 5 box and i cant get apache 2.2 to start. When I visually click start it just does the 'hour glass' effect. When i try httpd -k restart or apachectl -k restart it doesnt recognize the command. I made sure the ports didnt conflict with anything. Any ideas? I had no problems with my FC4 box.

Should i reinstall apache? Im not familiar with installation with linux at all. Ive written some code, but not really anything gui

 

[Bullitt]

click the what??

Do it command-line style and post error messages.
(make sure you are the apache user or root)

check out /var/log/apache2/error.log for info as to "why" it crapped out.

 

[movax]

You should start it from the console, I'd think. I've since put in a script, let me check real quick:

Yep, ./httpd -k start is what starts it...you have to be root as well. Do a 'whereis apache2' or 'locate apache2' to figure out where on your box it's located.

 

[BillLeeLee]

Yep, gotta be root. The command is also probably not in your path since FC5 places the httpd executable under /usr/sbin. At least that's where RHEL places it.

Note: to use 'locate', gotta build your locate database with 'updatedb'

 

[MadJuggla9]

Ive tried as root. I will look in the error logs, i dont know why i posted without sharing them *dumb moment*

I am familiar with the basic linus commands as they were used in shells I wrote, but nothing installation-wise. I can click on start the services via the services GUI and thats where it just hangs.

Ill try the stuff mentioned above ..... ill need to boot it back up before I leave and SSH in since im leaving. Thanks for the help guys, Ill keep you posted.