If you are completely new to PERL & to web servers in general. I would reccomend getting the IndigoPerl distribution. It includes the Apache Web Server in the default installtion. It saves a lot of grief for first-timers. The other major distribution for the Wintel platform is ActiveState. However you will have to install Apache on your own if you go that route. It's not brain surgery & it's a good learning experience...

Also, as previously mentioned, study CGI.pm.

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