in reply to CGI Question

Most certainly your Apache-configuration is not correct. Did you read the Apache manual? The tutorial on "Dynamic Content with CGI" will explain how to make Apache execute your Perl-scripts.

CountZero

A program should be light and agile, its subroutines connected like a string of pearls. The spirit and intent of the program should be retained throughout. There should be neither too little or too much, neither needless loops nor useless variables, neither lack of structure nor overwhelming rigidity." - The Tao of Programming, 4.1 - Geoffrey James