[users@httpd] compiled php 5.5.20 throws error [RewriteRule directive is forbidden: /usr/lib/cgi-bin/php55-cgi]

Dear list, I am already messed-up compiling php 5.5.20 as cgi module and seeking your kind guidance to put the things back on track. I have compiled php 5.5.20 on debian (wheezy) 7.7 The objective is to allow some websites run with php 5.5.x as cgi module The source code is located at /usr/loca

[users@httpd] Re: mod proxy_wstunnel invalid utf8 during upgrade

I had to compile the latest version of apache on my server and that seemed to solve the issue. I created this question and answer to document that process: http://serverfault.com/questions/655722/how-do-i-compile-the-latest-apache2-on-ubuntu-using-the-original-layout-configu/655724#655724 On Mon