Perl is a very popular programming language on the web. Perl is used to make
web pages interactive. You can use Perl with forms to retrieve information from
visitors, and you can use Perl to store that information in database files. Perl
can be used to submit, and retrieve information via email. Perl can be used with
HTML to display webpages in many creative ways. Most web hosting companies run
Perl on their servers for hosting accounts. If you are paying for a hosting
account, you should be able to run Perl/CGI Scripts on your web pages.
This tutorial is designed for the beginner to learn how to make cgi scripts.
Even if you know nothing about the subject, read this, and you will have a script
online in no time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on
my Help Page. I will
be glad to help you put a script online. This discussion is divided into
the following four sections:
