Web hosting Glossary

Definitions of cgi bin:

• 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. Data Transfer: Same as bandwidth.
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• 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.
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• The folder (or directory) on a Web Server that stores CGI Programs.
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• This is a place on the server where the scripts for producing dynamic content on a web site are stored.
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