I have a form that allows the user to upload a file and then a cgi script that deals with saving the file and emailing it. I am running into a peculiar problem that I can't seem to even figure out how to query for. The form submits just fine when I use Firefox, but if I try to use IE, I get the following error:
Can't use an undefined value as a HASH reference at ../cgisubs.conf line 32.
And that line is
 my $mime = uploadInfo($filename)->{'Content-Type'};

My hash understanding is very novice, but I'm mostly confused that it works in one browser and not the other. I've never encountered a script problem that was actually because of the browser. Well, I guess there is obviously something wrong with my script, but I'm puzzled at what to look for since it works in one instance and not another.

In reply to IE vs. Firefox : Can't use an undefined value as a HASH reference error by hmbscully

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