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CGI Scripts - Writing and Using CGI

CGI scripts allow you to add forms, and other user defined content to your pages. Writing a CGI program or script is similar to writing any other C program or Perl script. There are some things you should know, like how to display your results on a Web page, and how to debug. These links and articles will help you write your own CGI or get scripts for your site.
Using CGI to Upload Files
File upload in Perl can be somewhat tricky, but here is a simple way to do it
Using Forms and CGI
Create a form and receive the results by email
CGI: The Common Gateway Interface
This article will explain what is CGI and how do you use CGI. It covers CGI for the Web, also known as the Common Gateway Interface. CGI is what you use to make your HTML forms work.
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