files .exe on web page?

[Aspectus]

Hi everyone, need some help with my web page. I some 'exe' files for slideshows. When referenced, I get a window for 'open' or 'download'. Certainly don't want this, and don't think surfers will either, this could be anything to them !! Now, how could I have these files execute without that pop-up windows. I am a beginner in this and help would and will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[trollacious]

Unless the .exe files are CGI executable files, you can't run the program on the server to show the client anything. The only choice with non-CGI executables is Download or Save.

Lee

 

[Aspectus]

Thanks Trollacious for the reply. How would I know if they are CGI executable ?

 

[trollacious]

If you have to ask the question, they probably aren't. CGI executables only spit out HTML code, and don't run like a program on your computer. They're usually used to process data requests that would take a long time using a scripting language.

Do a search on Google for "CGI executable" if you have more questions.

Lee

 

[Aspectus]

Guess I will do the search then ...thank for the help.
All I know about this Apache server is that CGI is activated and uses mod_perl. Of course, it doesn't tell me much.

Thanks again

 

[trollacious]

I meant to do a search to find out what an executable CGI file is. I don't think you're going to find what you have is going to work the way you want.

Lee

 

[ChrisHunt]

I [have? need?] some 'exe' files for slideshows

No you don't. .exe files are not what you'd use to do a slideshow online. You need something written in a CGI scripting language like Perl.

Fortunately you don't have to write it yourself - try one of the scripts in

http://cgi.resourceindex.com/Programs_and_Scripts/Perl/Image_Display/

-- Chris Hunt
Webmaster & Tragedian
Extra Connections Ltd

 

[Aspectus]

Thanks to Lee and Chris for the help on this matter, will try to get one of those scripts and see how it works.

Thanks once again guys !!