Here are some tips, tutorials, and answers to some frequently asked questions about CGI, Web Servers, and everything in between. This section is still in development and we'll be adding more content as the time allows.  

If there is something important that you feel should be listed in this section, please, by all means, write it up and e-mail to us.  We'll be happy to post it up and give you credit and a link to your site.  Submissions can be made to cgi @ cgiextremes.com.

 

GENERAL CGI QUESTIONS

New to CGI?  This section is a primer for those with "limited" experience with CGI.  Don't know where to put your CGI scripts, or where Perl is located on your server, read on.

HOW TO USE YOUR CGI-BIN

So maybe you've found a great script on CGI Extremes.  Now what?  We'll you got to install it, configure it, and get it working.  This is where you use that strangely named directory 'cgi-bin'.  You've seen it before, but how do you use and how do you configure the script to work?  We'll this in depth tutorial submitted by Keith Parkansky, the author of the script Bestdamn Logger, will grant you complete understanding of the dynamics of your cgi-bin directory and enable you to install that script in no time.

.HTACCESS TIPS, TUTORIALS AND QUESTIONS

That miracle file....  It can do a lot more than just Password Protection.

SSI (SERVER SIDE INCLUDES) (coming soon)

If mastered, SSI can make your web site work a lot easier and keep your web site brimming with fresh and dynamic content.  Change is good remember!