Thanks for the input, however I realise this, I have no control over the server. As mentioned before I can adjust the timeout via script on ASP pages. What I am trying to find out is whether it is possible to do the same via perl. I appreciate that there is no mechanism in perl allowing direct manipulation of this server parameter. Hence my query as to whether it is possible to run a piece of VB os JS to do this.
Believe me if it was as simple as getting in touch with the serv admin I would have done it long ago.