When stuff doesn't work
I attempted to implement libapache2-mod-geoip on Apache 2.4 for geolocation database access from .htaccess to no avail.It seems that the geolocation module software no longer works and furthermore, hasn't worked in a fairly long time. So I gave the thing a full two weeks of configuration attempts and monitoring before I decided it was truly a waste of effort and then removed the package.
So, instead of the streamlined denial of service I sought to provide those uncivilized nations of the world I am back to the oldie but goodie trusted tried and true iptables methodology. Firewalls are indeed the mechanism for denying access on a server — and I suppose I was naive to think I could get any background razzle dazzle going on.
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I suppose I just need to be satisfied with what works and not whine, moan, and groan over what used to work but no longer does so. It's just disappointing to think that I'm the only one in the equation to receive that denial of service I sought for those exploiting others — BUT this is why the software is provided "as is" ...
So that any level of half assed production HAS to be tolerated regardless of how essential you might think it to be otherwise. Deprecated packages should be removed from the installation binaries if only in an attempt not to appear as sloppy as you actually are.
It all goes to show you that we have different priorities in our implementations of technology and our good friends at Apache are perfectly satisfied to distribute software that — despite your best efforts — doesn't have a snowball's chance in Hell of working ...
Regardless of how much you may THINK you want it. Thusly, I relegate myself to the status of 'ungrateful wretch'. It's just that I sometimes regret devoting QUITE so much time to understanding the inner workings of Apache web server when there were easier implementations at my disposal that don't discard some user on a whim.
So feel free to call me a crybaby, happy Halloween and Boo wussie Apache !
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