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I need to setup PHP to run on the YAWS server.<br />
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I can do this using plain CGI or I can use FastCGI.<br />
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Would FastCGI likely run faster? &nbsp;What should I consider before selecting FastCGI?
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I need to setup PHP to run on the YAWS server.

I can do this using plain CGI or I can use FastCGI.

Would FastCGI likely run faster?  What should I consider before selecting FastCGI?

Does PHP run faster with FastCGI than Plain CGI?

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