Our Knowledgebase: Scripting (CGI, Perl, PHP & Python)

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How do I enable magic_quotes_gpc (PHP)? How do I enable magic_quotes_gpc (PHP)?
Since version 4.2.3 of PHP, the magic_quotes_gpc setting has been disabled by default on all new installations. As all our servers run a standard PHP installation, it is disable... (more)
How do I enable register_globals (PHP)? How do I enable register_globals (PHP)?
Since version 4.2.0 of PHP, the register_globals setting has been disabled by default on all new installations. As all our servers run a standard PHP installation, it is disabled.... (more)
How do I create a cron job? How do I create a cron job?
A cron job (run by the cron daemon, or cron service) is a request for the server to run a particular command and/or program via the command line and set points during the hour, day, wee... (more)
What is my Web Root or Document Root? What is my Web Root or Document Root?
Some scripts/programs may ask you for your web root (or document root) when performing the initial setup. This is the base of your website, from the point-of-view of the server, not the client/brow... (more)
Can I install programs such as phpBB and Mambo? Can I install programs such as phpBB and Mambo?
All our accounts provide access to a wide-range of languages and utilities Using these, you are free to run any program, script or utility provided it does not breach our ... (more)
Why does my script fail to run in the cgi-bin? Why does my script fail to run in the cgi-bin?
There are a number of reasons as to why you cannot get a script to run in your cgi-bin. They can range from an (unexpected) error in the script, to an invalid return, even down to not switching o... (more)
Where is the perl interpreter (or program) located? Where is the perl interpreter (or program) located?
If you are running a script via the command line (and you have SSH access enabled), or you are uploading a perl script to place in the cgi-bin, the perl interpreter is located at /usr/bin/perl, ... (more)