Oops. I realize that I should have been more clear on that. I alluded to it a couple of times, but did not explicity spell it out. Taint checking is of course one of the most important elements of CGI security and that's one of the one's that I intend to focus on quite heavily.

My biggest concern now is that I just got a new job doing Perl and I am still finishing up another project for Special Olympics, so I am hoping to find the time to dedicate to this project so it doesn't drag out for two years. Aaargh!! Too much to do in my life. Cheers,
Ovid

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