1. Can I use a hit counter for my people.bu.edu site?
  2. Can I create a search page or search box for my site on people.bu.edu?
  3. Does the server support redirects?
  4. Where can I learn HTML?
  5. Can I install my own CGIs on people.bu.edu?
  6. Do you have PHP installed on the people.bu.edu server?
  7. My student group would like to use PHP scripting on our website. Can we do this on blogs.bu.edu or people.bu.edu?

  1. Can I use a hit counter for my people.bu.edu site?

    A hit counter is not available on people.bu.edu.

  2. Can I create a search page or search box for my site on people.bu.edu?

    Yes, it is easy to create a custom search page for your entire site or for selected directories within your site. Learn how at Creating a Customized Search. Just select the Personal site search on the Options page.

  3. Does the server support redirects?

    We cannot place redirects on the server itself, but if you leave BU and want to redirect the address of your web site, you can change your home page entry in the BU Directory.

  4. Where can I learn HTML?

    Go to online learning pages or attend free HTML classes.

  5. Can I install my own CGIs on people.bu.edu?

    Due to security restrictions, individual or personal Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts are not permitted on people.bu.edu. You do have access to the PonyExpress script to create online forms.

  6. Do you have PHP installed on the people.bu.edu server?

    There are no plans to install PHP for use with sites on the people.bu.edu server.

  7. My student group would like to use PHP scripting on our website. Can we do this on blogs.bu.edu or people.bu.edu?

    PHP and other server-side scripts are disabled on blogs.bu.edu and people.bu.edu by security policy. Individuals and student organizations who would like to use PHP on their websites must use an external web host.