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Old 02-20-2002
Question Learning CGI using Perl

hi everyone,

i am learning CGI using Perl, but i am having problem to compile and run the scripts.

the thing is that, when i want to compile my scripts i have to get connected to the internet and have to upload the scripts to a server and then only i can compile and run my scripts.

so, can any one tell me how i can compile and run CGI scripts written in Perl on my own computer without getting connected to the internet.

waiting for a prompt respond.

regards,

shifan
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Old 02-20-2002
Simply install perl on your computer...
You may also need to install a web server of some sort.

What is your home operating system?
What is the remote operating system?
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Old 02-20-2002
you should look at indigo perl, it has apache and perl, allows easy installation of modules, you can find in here, great for testing cgi scripts locally

http://www.indigostar.com/indigoperl.htm
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