I'm installing a cgi script, where is perl located?

The absolute path to the "perl" program is, "/usr/bin/perl" and should be placed on the first line of your script. Perl's path should be preceded with what is know as a hash bang "#!". Your program may also pass additional information to the perl program though the use of a switch. Switches are implemented in this manner,
"#!/usr/bin/perl -T".

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My cgi script wants to know where to find sendmail!

Sendmail is the software program responsible for handling mail passed across the net. It can also be used to process mail generated by cgi scripts. The absolute path to sendmail on our system is "/usr/sbin/sendmail" and will most likely be the value of some variable within your script. You might find the variable being set in this manner.
$MailVar = "/usr/sbin/sendmail";

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Where can I find free scripts and information?

A world of information about cgi programming and free scripts can be easily found by keyword searching any popular search engine. The following links are a few of my favorites.

Matt's Script Archive
Joe's Free Scripts
The CGI Resource Index

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My cgi script fails, can I see my error log?

Yes, as a matter of fact you will find a useful script already in your cgi bin that does just that. Simply direct your browser to http://yourdomain.com/cgi-bin/tail.cgi. You will then be able to see the last twenty lines of your error log. If you need to see more just increase the number in the text box and hit return.

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What is .htaccess and why would I need it?

When publishing a website, it is assumed that you would like to make your material available to others. In some instances it is possible that you would like to restrict that access to certain individuals. (.htaccess) is the industry standard for restricting access to certain portions of your website. This is accomplished by placing an .htaccess file in the directory you would like to restrict and linking it to a central password file. Your personal account manager can aid you in creating a central password file as well as the individual files needed to restrict access to certain directories.

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Why do I already have files in my new directory?

When your account is first created several files and software programs are installed. Please be careful about deleting files your do not understand. Your home directory contains many configuration files needed to control everything from the actual login itself to the processing your email. Within your cgi-bin there is several scripts that facilitate such things as e-mail gateways used in submission forms, counter and clock scripts, and your personal account manager.

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