In theory, you could check the Accept line in the header for swf, but, in pratice, i don't think any browser sends this. I would suggest using the information oin the <OBJECT> tag to start a download if the plugin does not start. But, i do not think there is a perl way to do it.

MZ "^{no a CGI expert}" Sanford

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i had a memory leak once, and it ruined my favorite shirt.