One of the most common name for a directory on a web server that contains CGI files. These directories are often under heavier access controls than standard directories..
A special directory where common gateway interface (CGI) scripts are kept. Since a CGI program is executable, having a CGI script on a web page means allowing everyone who visits the page to run a program on the system, which is not very safe. Putting the CGI script in its own directory is a security precaution; the cgi bin can be under direct control of the webmaster, which prohibits the average user from creating CGI scripts.
( ommon ateway nterface) A directory for storage of scripts (programs) used to produce dynamic content on a web site such as guest books, visitor counters, discussion boards or email forms.
a directory on your website, which adds interactivity to your site, by allowing you to place Perl Scripts on your website
a special folder placed in a web site that allows for cgi scripts to be executed and run
A directory where scripts (programs) are stored; most commonly used to process Web forms. CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface meaning a shared way to connect various forms of programming technologies.
All hosting customers have access to a personal cgi-local directory in which you can place your own custom CGI scripts. CGI scripts are often used to accomplish tasks which are not supported by basic HTML such as a "hit" counter or guest book. This directory can be used to set up scripts that you write or find elsewhere on the web. We also offer several pre-written scripts, available free for your use. These include a hit a counter, & a mail form. Included with all plans
Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is a protocol that allows a Web page to run a program on a Web server. Forms, counters, and guestbooks are common examples of CGI programs. You will have access to your own cgi-local bin in which you may place your own custom CGI scripts. We offer several pre-written scripts, available free for your use.
The folder (or directory) on a Web Server that stores CGI Programs.
The place on a web server where CGI programs are stored.
A folder where common gateway interface (CGI) scripts are stored. As some scripts can create security risks, the CGI BIN is kept outside of the main documents (web page) folders. The CGI-BIN gives the webmaster greater control over access to the applications.
A directory on the web server where the CGI executables are stored.
This is a directory on the webserver where the CGI (Common Gateway Interface) executable code is placed. The CGI bin directory is kept secure from the internet users by allowing specific permission, so that malicious user or hacker cannot run any program by accessing that directory.
The name of the folder (directory) in which CGI programs are stored. Web hosts sometimes allow you access to the programs in a personal CGI bin so you can include interactive components on your website, such as order forms.