Differences Between 5.0 and 5.1?

[raymond]

Hello,

I see that 5.0 is still being maintained even though 5.1 is already available.
May I know what are the differences between the 2 versions and why should one continue using 5.0?

Is it because 5.1 has additional features but 5.0 is theoretically faster than 5.1?

Thanks.

 

[NiteWave]

here's release log:
https://www.litespeedtech.com/products/litespeed-web-server/release-log
you may find out the main difference.

5.1 has more new features, while 5.0 may be more stable since without those new features.
speed wise. should be no difference theoretically.

 

[sahostking]

You think its ready web hosting companies to use 5.1? Are there some web hosting providers using it? I really like the improvement on mod security but very afraid to trial it on production server. Can't trial it on test server as need live domains to test to see true result.

 

[NiteWave]

yes, 5.1 has running on some ISP's production servers and we have fixed some bugs base on their report.

since it's easy to switch between different version, it's almost 0 risk to install 5.1.
you can closely monitor for 1~2 hours, and switch to 5.0 when you leave.
by switch to 5.1 early, you may find bugs which is critical to you and we can fix it quickly.

 

[tina]

Quick question — the last 2 releases for 5.0.x (5.0.15 and 5.0.16) have no corresponding releases for 5.1.x, and contain bug fixes. Does this mean those bugs do not affect 5.1.x, or that they have not yet been fixed for 5.1.x?

 

[Pong]

Some bugs are only 5.0.x related.

5.1.x is pretty stable to try, especially to enjoy many new features.

 

[sahostking]

I'm using 5.1.15 and loving it. Can use CXS with it and many other mod security rules whic hare awesome

 

[bobykus]

For me difference is in mod_security emulation. 5.1 can pass files to clamav using @inspectFile. The rest difference is minor.