How can I run a perl and cgi scripts in my apache.?.

ethnicme · 07-19-2006, 11:57 PM

What should I do to enable my apache server to execute perl and cgi scipts at any place in my root directory?

When I open it in my browser this usually comes out..

Code:

Access forbidden!
You don't have permission to access the requested object. It is either read-protected or not readable by the server. 

If you think this is a server error, please contact the webmaster. 

Error 403
pixelstream
Thu Jul 20 11:00:01 2006
Apache/2.2.0 (Linux/SUSE)

what shoudl I do?

xode · 07-20-2006, 01:33 AM

It isn't a good idea to open up your root directory (i.e. /) to your web server. Why do you want to? If you have the typical linux web server, your web server root should be /var/www and your perl and cgi scripts should be in /var/www/cgi-bin.

bigearsbilly · 07-20-2006, 06:07 AM

RTFM

http://localhost/manual
http://localhost/manual/howto/cgi.html

look under the FAQ

xode · 07-20-2006, 01:59 PM

Quote:

From bigearsbilly

RTFM

Instead of RTFM (i.e. Read the F@@#ing Manual), an insulting profanity, why not PRTM (i.e Please Read the Manual), something which says the exact same thing, but without the insult or profanity.

bigearsbilly · 07-21-2006, 03:39 AM

ooh get her!

OK
read the flipping manual

spooon · 07-21-2006, 03:50 AM

and
Read The Friendly Manual
Read The Fine Manual
Read The Fantastic Manual
etc.

what it stands for is irrelevant; we all understand what it means

bigearsbilly · 07-21-2006, 04:02 AM

exactly,
I think the little

gave the clue of how I meant it in a light hearted manner.