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In a multiuser or network environment, the process by which the
system validates a user's logon information. A user's name and
password are compared against an authorized list, and, if the
system detects a match, access is granted to the extent specified
in the permission list for that user.
(Common Gateway Interface) A standard method of extending Web
server functionality by executing programs or scripts on a Web
server in response to Web browser requests.
A common use of CGI is in form processing, where the Web browser
sends form data to a CGI script on the server, the script
integrates the data with a database, and sends back the results as
a Web page.
A form field that can be selected by clicking a box. When a box is
selected, it is usually displayed with a check mark or X. Check
boxes are usually grouped to represent a set of non-exclusive
choices. See also radio button.
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