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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 or
third-party scripts.
Using Custom CGI Scripts
If you have a custom CGI script that you wish to
use, simply upload it using FTP
to your hosting account. CGI scripts may be placed
in any directory within your hosting account,
although a default 'cgi-bin' directory is created
for convenience. Scripts 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.
PHP scripts have their
own separate help page.
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.
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Path To Perl
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/usr/bin/perl
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Perl Version
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5.005_03
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Path To Sendmail
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/usr/sbin/sendmail
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Path To PGP
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/usr/local/bin/pgp
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PGP Version
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5
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Path To Date
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/bin/date
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Path To Your Webspace
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/home/o/c/oceanwarrior/public_html
Note that the path to your home directory
is different when you call a CGI script
from the SSL secure
server.
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Perl Modules
All modules included in the standard perl
distribution, LWP and DBI drivers for mySQL are
installed on our servers. Due to the nature of
shared hosting it is not normally possible for us
to install additional modules on the request of
clients.
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.
Notes on CGI Scripts
Please note that chat/IRC, web proxy and mailing
list scripts are not allowed on our network under
any circumstances. See our Acceptable
Use Policy for more information.
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