Scripts

CGI Scripts - QuickHelp Information

Welcome to the CGI Scripts Quick Help Information page. CGI scripts are supported by all Unix accounts, and by NT EXPERT accounts (CGI is available as an add-on for other types of NT accounts). This page explains some basic CGI information, and provides links to pages with the details.

• Using and Troubleshooting CGI Scripts. This is the place to start if you want to use CGI scripts with your web site, or if you are having a problem. It lists the common problems (like 500 server errors) and their solutions, and also provides a list of common problems and useful tips.
• Determining Your Home Directory. This page explains how to determine what your home directory is - most CGI scripts require you to know you home directory.
• Unix / CGI Script Permissions Guide. This guide explains what various permissions mean and what the default permissions are. It has a chart that explains what chmod masks (numbers like 755 and 666) mean.
• Using cgiwrap to Run CGI Scripts. This page explains how to use cgiwrap, a CGI script wrapped that runs a CGI script using your own username.
• Matt's Script Archive. Matt's Script Archive has easy-to-install CGI scripts for counters, forms, searches, random things and lots of other basic tasks. Easy to use and install.
• CGI Scripts from cgi-resources.com. This site has thousands of CGI scripts (many of them free) that will work on Unix servers. Chances are, you can find exactly what you need on this site