Well, the login can be done through PERL using CGI::Cookie or similar class, but the dynamic creation of links dependant on user being logged in is probably better done with PHP, which is designed specifically for embedding in pages. You'd have a short piece at the top that tests for login: 
<?php if (!$user || !$pass || $pass != crypt($user, '3p9486yd')) $logg
+ed = 1; ?>

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And further down you could display various sections of the page if $logged is true: 
<?php if ($logged) echo '<a href="mylink">My Link</a>'; ?>

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<?php if ($logged) { ?>
big block of text or HTML or CSS or whatever goes here...
<?php } ?>

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In reply to Re: Persistent login session with restricted access by TedPride
in thread Persistent login session with restricted access by kgish

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