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CGI Scripts
Our UNIX servers have the capability to run CGI scripts written in Perl. There are a number
of free scripts which you can install automatically using the
CGI Scripts page, alternatively you can use your own custom scripts.
Using Custom CGI Scripts
If you have a custom CGI script that you need use, simply upload it using
FTP to the 'cgi-bin' directory. All CGI scripts
must be placed in the cgi-bin directory and must have an extension of .cgi or .pl.
Ensure that your FTP program uploads the file in ASCII mode and be sure to set the
correct file permissions using the 'chmod' command from within your FTP client.
System Information
The following parameters may be required when configuring CGI scripts to run on
our servers. If you require any more information regarding the configuration of
our servers please contact us.
| Parameter |
Value |
| Path To Perl |
/usr/bin/perl |
| Perl Version |
5 |
| Path To Sendmail |
/usr/sbin/sendmail |
| Path To PGP |
/usr/local/bin/pgp |
| PGP Version |
5 |
| Path To Date |
/bin/date |
| Path To Your Webspace |
/home/a/youraccount/public_html
Note that the path to your home directory is different when you call a CGI script from the
SSL secure server. |
Perl Modules
All modules included in the standard perl distribution and DBI drivers for mySQL
are installed on our servers.
Debugging CGI Scripts
If you see a '500 Internal Server Error' page when you attempt to run your CGI script,
you have an error with your code or a misconfiguration. The information in your site
Error Log may help you solve the problem.
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