It provides a very similar function to CGI scripts, the main difference is that the commands are run by the servers processor rather than on that of the person viewing the page. We would rather you used CGI as SSI can use up valuable processor time on our servers. Although we do not set a limit we do reserve the right to refuse SSI access if the persons site is using up too much processor time so that it affects other peoples hosting. Going into a full tutorial of SSI is really beyond what we can put on this website, but see some of the ' resource ' links for some good tutorials. This is so we can keep a track on who is using them and make sure they are not abusing the system which causes a drop in performance for the other users.
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