cgi:irc ...allowed?

[d55]

just curious if something like this is allowed on tch servers. I did some searching through the website but didnt see anything about it.

 

heres the tech specs for the script.

 

Requirements

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1. Ability to run CGI scripts using Perl 5.004 or greater

2. UNIX based system

3. Acceptable use policy allows access to IRC

 

Generally if you pay your host enough they will let you run CGI:IRC, but beware

it does use a lot of memory because each user uses a web server process and a

perl process. This is due to the stream based nature and the fact most

webservers are designed to serve static content.

 

 

I think it was mentioned somewhere that policy was to allow running most scripts as long as they dont use excessive resources. In my opinion that policy would include this script but I am not sure. Any info on the use of this script on TCH reseller servers? I have simple reseller service if that matters.

[TCH-Don]

From the Total Choice Hosting AUP

Internet Relay Chat

 

You may not use IRC scripts or programs that interfere with or deny service to other users on any other server, host, network or channel.

 

I would contact support and ask about the IRC you want to use.

[TCH-Rick]

We will not install cgi::irc and will not allow it to be used on the server. Their own description tells why we do not allow this on a shared server:

 

but beware it does use a lot of memory because each user uses a web server process and a perl process.

[d55]

understandable, thanks for clarifying