mod_ecgi

mod_cgi is an Apache module that turns a CGI program into a dynamically loaded library (.so) and runs it without forking. Gives the simplicity and portability of CGI without the overhead.

There is no documentation, beyond the source code comments. It will build cleanly with Apache 1.3b6+, and youll need some configuration: e.g.

AddHandler mod_ecgi .so

or

AddType x-embedded-cgi .so

As I said, see the source file.

Theres also a small harness for CGI programs, to get round the way many sloppy CGIs never return but call exit() instead. Its not absolutely necessary, but for most purposes youll want it.