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What is .htaccess?

.htaccess provides directory protection using an .htpasswd file. When in place, it restricts web and viewing access to authorised users or members.

 

What is the path to sendmail on the server?

The path to sendmail is /usr/sbin/sendmail.

 

What is the path to perl on the server?

The path to perl on the server is /usr/bin/perl, this means that the top line of your perl/cgi scripts should be somthing like #!/usr/bin/perl.

 

I keep getting a internal server error, what do I do?

If you are receiving an internal server error while trying to execute a cgi script, try checking some of the following items.

  • Did you set the chmod permissions of the script, directory and data files correctly?
  • Did you upload the script in ASCII (not binary and not auto) format?
  • If the script contains any email addresses did you make sure to place a \ in front of the @

 

Where do I execute my cgi scripts?

The server is set up to allow cgi's to be executed in any directory.  However, It is a good idea that you create some central directory, name it cgi-bin or mycgi, and upload all your scripts into it.

 

I keep getting a cgi-wrapper error, what do I do?

If you are receiving a cgi-wrapper error it is usually because you have not set the path to a directory or file correctly. You should go back into your script and make sure that all the paths are correctly defined.

If you believe all paths to be correct and you've checked and double checked and it still gives you the error. Try clearing your browser cache and relaunching and reload the page. If that still doesn't work then find a source on the internet that can help you with common cgi problems.

 

I keep on getting a GID error, how do I fix it?

The GID error is a security feature that stops other users on the system from uploading and over writing your files. If you receive this error please contact our Customer Service Team and they will fix the issue for your login.

 
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