Can I execute a C/C++ program from HTML?

[Harald Servat]

2010/11/22 the newbie <thefreebsdnewbie at gmail.com>

> Hi,
>
> I know that this is not necessarily a FreeBSD related question, but it is
> definitely programming related and this forum seems to me to be the best to
> ask...
>
> As indicated in the subject line, is it possible to call a C or C++ program
> from HTML or any of the related internet languages?
>
> I got pointed to this question today, when we spoke about network games and
> I am still
> looking for an answer.
>
> Thanks!
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You're right, this is not even FreeBSD specific. Maybe this wikipedia entry
can help you a bit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Gateway_Interface

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