Whenever you write something in Perl for use as a CGI application, it's always best to use CGI.pm. The module is in almost every distrobution, and it doesn't cause too much of a delay (if speed is your concern.)

CGI.pm will also handle your queries for you, and can determine GET from POST and vice-versa.

All the instructions for use are right here, and I'm sure any monk here will help you if you need it.

Hope this helps.

John J Reiser
newrisedesigns.com