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846python -m SimpleHTTPServer
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In Python version 3, the module was merged into http.server. Gentlemen, change your aliases. Show Sample Output
39python -m http.server -
An alternative to: python -m SimpleHTTPServer for Arch Linux source: http://archlinux.me/dusty/2010/01/15/simplehttpserver-in-python-3/ Show Sample Output
6python3 -m http.server -
This works on all versions of python 2.X. Tested on Linux and bundled python versions on Mac OSX and Solaris / UNIX Note: Serves globally on port 8000. Ctrl+c to stop. Don't start the server and leave it on a internet connected machine. :) Show Sample Output
3python -m SimpleHTTPServer -
1python3 -m http.server
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