I just downloaded Active Guestbook [i love the way it is!]...but I'm confused with it lol. It says "guestbook.cgi" that's the only file it came with. lol. I have no idea how to change things the way i want [like lissa did] and where would i upload it in ftp? public_html? or cgi-bin? thnx!! I really hope some one can help!

You can make a new folder for it either in cgi-bin or in the root folder, then change it to the correct permissions. Should work in either.
In the readme file that comes with it, it gives the link to get to the control panel, where you should be able to change many of the preferences.

ok i think i got it! :) thanks.