in reply to CGI Development Solutions for Win32

I have used Perl Builder before to try different CGIs on a Windows box without having personal web server installed. It has a nice HTML form to enter you CGI variables into the script. Then it shows you the output through your code. It does require ActiveState's ActivePerl to be installed. It kinda has the feel of Front Page.

But all you really need is telnet, Linux box(running Apache with mod_perl), and everyones favorite editor pico!!

--BigJoe
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RE: RE: CGI Development Solutions for Win32
by gaggio (Friar) on Jul 06, 2000 at 19:57 UTC
    Thanks for your answers, but I wanted to *try* to focus on Win32 systems. I know that I could develop on a Linux Box with Apache and mod perl, but my work machine runs WinNT so I have to develop with this.

    And I really do think that having an integrated output within the development application is a plus: it is faster, and suppresses some problems, like browser refreshing forms, etc.
      So if you have to have the WinNT box, develop on a WinNT Box with Apache and mod_perl.
      --
      Casey
      
      I found a really really nice looking editor for doing any type of CGIs. It doesn't have compile support for PERL or ASP but it keeps the code looking nice. It is called First Page and it is available for free on www.tucows.com if you have personal web server installed on your Win box and active Perl you should be in good shape.

      --BigJoe
RE: RE: CGI Development Solutions for Win32
by davorg (Chancellor) on Jul 07, 2000 at 12:08 UTC

    Actually, my point was that you don't need to install Linux if you don't want to as both Apache and Xemacs run just fine under Windows.

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