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rafiki55
08-25-2002, 04:51 PM
Just some questions I need answered...thanks!

-What's SSL used for? When and how do I use it?
-What's SSI used for? When and how do I use it?
-What's a CGI bin used for? Can I use PHP to acheive the same things?
-What do I need so people can send email using forms from my website?
-What's Python?
-What's the site that monitors how much up time your server has? webmonitor.com or something like that?

Thanks for all the help!!

ForumsAddict
08-25-2002, 05:01 PM
wow those are a lot..but anyways heres a shorter route

1. secure socket layers help you in transferring data in an Encrypted form. Contact your host for its installation.
2. Server Side Includeshttpd.apache.org/docs/howto/ssi.html
3.www.cgi101.com/class/
4. You need a form mail script. D/L one here www.scriptarchive.com/formmail.html

5.www.python.org
6. webhostingratings.com

:D

rafiki55
08-27-2002, 02:28 PM
excellent!!! Thanks for all the GREAT info!

*hands over a beer*
(hope you're legal age...and if not...enjoy! lol :D )

edude
08-27-2002, 02:31 PM
Hey rafiki55, i didnt turn this thread into a fight ;)

Can you give me a beer also?

Pretty please?

rafiki55
08-27-2002, 02:40 PM
hmmm alright...fine...

*hands over a pink lemonade cooler*
For your nice behavior you can have a nice, girly drink! LOL :stickout

Gary King
08-27-2002, 02:49 PM
Hmm looks like a party here.. and I'm not invited?? :eek:

:D :D :D :D :D