The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is one of the most important and influential players in the modern open-source software development community. The ASF is perhaps still best known for its eponymous Web server, the Apache HTTP Server project, commonly referred to as "Apache." - See more at: http://www.eweek.com/enterprise-apps/slideshows/apache-software-foundation-10-projects-that-are-making-a-difference.html/#sthash.gFz2zH8t.dpuf