What is CGI

A common Gateway Interface is a program that connects external applications with information servers. It allows information to be executed in real-time, enabling the end user to view dynamic information. CGI is a interface CGI script can be written in any programing language. For example, C/C++, Fortran, PERL, Visual Basic, AppleScript. A common site that uses CGI script is the Wikipedia site. It allows the user to request information then the user is sent back the information requested.