what is a CGI script and what do they do>?

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[Regina]

Hi! I can't believe so many folks have read your post and not replied!

I'm no expert, but can tell you the difference between HTML and a script is that HTML is cosmetic (unless it has some help from java-scripting) and CGI is one type of programming to create inter-activity on a website.

[Mr. Popularity]

CGI stands for Common Gateway Interface and they can do a variety of things too numerous to mention.. What did you have in mind?

[sylow]

Perl,PHP or ASP add your site dynamicity.

I suggest you to check concepts like Content Management, Membership, Interactivity ...

Lets go with basic example; Polls

Static HTML method
1. Let users send you email with their choice for your Poll on your website
2. Change poll on your website regularly according to emails you get.

Conclusion: It is a killing process

Programmatical method
1. People vote for their choice
2. Process it with one of the programming languages to update the results
3. Result reflects the latest vote(s) without needing any change to html

PS: I know when I explain something I am usually not clear, but I am still trying my best:)