"storing your passwords.txt in /tmp isn't wise"

I move it to /etc/httpd/password.txt

"You don't set a session"

how to set a session? Pls guide me. I will add it.

"see CGI::Alternatives."

What Can I get from it to enhance the code?

I am runnig Apache with http. If run it with httpS and self signed certificate , Will it be better?

I am also trying to add "onclick"funtion to my below login.html file to a give error message, if wrong inputs were entered. I am currently having them in login.cgi code. which way is better?

 <INPUT TYPE = "SUBMIT" VALUE = "Enter">

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I am some miles away from completing a nice and secure code..

I hope perl monks will come up with their views..

In reply to Re^2: with CGI, How to have multiple usernames and passwords from a txt file (password.txt) file by theravadamonk
in thread with CGI, How to have multiple usernames and passwords from a txt file (password.txt) file by theravadamonk

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