Thanks, Boris! I had not heard of sessions before, so I did a little(okay, a lot of) reading on it. I like CGI::Session (meaning I actually understood how to use it). It also gives a nice overview of the various methods used to keep data along for the "ride" as a user moves around, and the pros and cons of each method.

We don't have CGI::Session loaded on our Unix server, but I can (and will) load it on my Windows ActiveState variety so I can play with it. Then, I will make some fudge, carry it to the dba, bat my eyelashes, and beg him to load CGI::Session on the Unix box. ;-)