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Should I delete the cgi-bin folder in a subdomain I just created?

Using cpanel on my hosting account, I created a subdomain - e.g. www.clothing.mysite.com

A cgi-bin folder was automatically created in the directory for clothing.mysite.com. Do I need it? I'm only using the subdomain to install wordpress on it. I don't really understand what the cgi-bin folder is for and I'm happy to leave it if it doesn't harm anything. Any thoughts? Thanks guys!

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cgi-bin historically was the only place where executable or script code (binaries, shell scripts, etc.) could be stored. It is mostly a historic relic since most hosts allow execution of scripts from anywhere.

David Pfeffer  2010-02-23 20:56:29
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You can safely delete it. "cgi-bin" is hardly ever used these days.

janmoesen  2010-02-23 20:56:31

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