It would be easier if you gave use some idea what didn't work about it. You should also remember that browsers don't usualy show the contents of script tag, so either the script (returned by the perl files output) needs to include the javascript to add content to the web page, or you need to use a different tag to include the output of the script. You could try using an IMG tag. I beleive those work even to include text in the way you are trying.

Good luck, and if you want an example of the javascript needed check out DigitalWindmill (google for it). I know they used to use a script tag like that to let people include dynamic content.

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Eric Hodges