[hyperair]

$ busybox httpd

Works even in an initramfs, and in some embedded systems. Serves up the current directory, and you can even have CGI scripts in cgi-bin.

[mcpherrinm]

Woah, I didn't realize busybox had an httpd. Truly a sweet piece of software.

[voltagex_]

It often won't, as features ("applets") are chosen at compile-time.

[voltagex_]

Thanks! I'd forgotten about busybox, but that's often how your home router is doing things.

* Side note: if it is, make sure your router manufacturer provides the GPL source release.

[justincormack]

I dont think they usually use it as the web server, as they need some scripting not static pages only. The smallest server I know of that can do cgi is webfsd).

[voltagex_]

Hmm, there's another investigation to do.