Install.cgi displays perl text instead of running script

[Linwood Kemp]

My domain is hosted as Linux-shared on a TheInternetCompany server. I have uploaded the 3 Delavo installation files to the root and have created the MySQL database. When I attempt to run http://[domain]/delavo-install.cgi, instead of the script running, the text of the script is displayed. What does this indicate? What am I missing? Should I contact the host company?

[Brian Collins]

Hi Linwood,

Did you change the permissions of install.cgi to 755 ?

Note: you should delete these files once you have successfully installed.

Brian

[Linwood Kemp]

Yes, I did that. - I think I had best contact the host provider. I suspect that whatever shell is supposed to run the script is missing.

[Linwood Kemp]

Okay, here's the scoop. I purchased the package deal from John's service TheInternetCompany.ws wherein you get free (Economy) hosting ($72/yr value) with the purchase of a domain name for just $10/yr. Not a bad deal. However, I made the unwarranted assumption that anything from John's company would support Delavo. It turns out that Economy Hosting does not support CGI. To run Delavo, I would have to upgrade to Deluxe Hosting at $10.95/mo. That's not a bad price, but it kind of defeats the value of the package deal. Additionally, I can get hosting elsewhere for less, which I have now chosen to do.

[Brian Collins]

Hi Linwood,

My recommendation would be to upgrade your existing package on John's hosting but of course you are free to make any choice you think is best.

Brian