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VirtualHostX makes it dead simple to host multiple websites on your Mac. It's the perfect solution for web designers working on more than one project at a time. (Aren't we all?) No more nesting folders and no more asking the programmer across the cubicle for help. With VirtualHostX you can easily create and manage your virtual hosts with just a few clicks. We do the hard work so you don't have to.
What's New
Version 3.1.1: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
Intel, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
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VirtualHostX makes it dead simple to host multiple websites on your Mac. It's the perfect solution for web designers working on more than one project at a time. (Aren't we all?) No more nesting folders and no more asking the programmer across the cubicle for help. With VirtualHostX you can easily create and manage your virtual hosts with just a few clicks. We do the hard work so you don't have to.
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The first is what appears to be quite a glaring security omission: The fact that it stores domain details which include usernames and passwords for such things as FTP, SSH access with no way to password protect them. Not only that, but the password fields have no way to hide the password in a "••••" style (consider this an issue if working in a local cafe). Considering how many clients details a user of this application might have it really needs both of these features. I, for example, keep this kind of information in 1Password which has both these levels of security.
Next is that it appears there is no way to export data from the application. I'm not going to want to spend any amount of time entering domain details for my own and client's domains, etc without being sure that I can get that information out easily if I need to.
This brings me onto my final issue; price. $35 certainly isn't a lot if it improves a (likely) professional workflow but compared to applications of a similar calibre, such as...
http://cutedgesystems.com/software/WebMonForLion/
...which is $25, it seems overpriced, especially with the omissions mentioned above which reduce its capacity for professional use.
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Sorry, I mistook this for Virtual Box.
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VeryVito reviewed on 30 Jul 2008
Just started testing the latest version, and I like the way the custom directives are implemented -- simply, and out of the way if you don't need them. My only suggestion would be for it to include any directives already in place on the virtual hosts before this update.
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Well, I think that's far more expensive than a google search on '/etc/hosts'... : /
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This is like people complaining about really productive and well designed iPhone apps being $3, 5 or hell, $10. In my opinion, if an app is under $10, just skip lunch some day, and it will make up for the 3, 5 or 7 dollars you just spent on an app that makes you life just a little easier.
This app is highly recommended by me. I use this in conjunction with MAMP (the free version), and as someone that works with varying types of CMS's, this has been a life saver. I could buy MAMP Pro for $60 and get the same functionality. Or, I could use their free version, pay $7 for VirtualHostX, and save $53. Umm, not that hard of a decision.
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Gary Angelone reviewed on 06 May 2008
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Dan reviewed on 05 May 2008
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hced reviewed on 12 Jan 2008
Hirotsu reviewed on 25 Sep 2007
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Insomnis rated on 07 Jan 2012