can you help me execute perl on a windows machine? I am not able to configure to run cgi/perl locally 
thanks very much
thanks very much
First, go to www.apache.org and download the windows version of the APACHE web server. The docs to it are ez to follow and setup.
Then, http://www.activestate.com and grab Perl for win32. Also, ez to install.
Make sure you read the apache instrustctios well, it will tell you how to setup scripts and even server side includes. It wasn't very hard to get working.
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Then, http://www.activestate.com and grab Perl for win32. Also, ez to install.
Make sure you read the apache instrustctios well, it will tell you how to setup scripts and even server side includes. It wasn't very hard to get working.
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The Crowe crowe@charter.net
www.lit.org Links Engine for Writing on the net!
[This message has been edited by Crowe (edited September 08, 1999).]
Sep 8, 1999, 12:58 PM
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Sep 8, 1999, 12:58 PM
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to complete the question...
I have Perl for win32 on C: and created a virtual directory on the web server. When I try to call perl.exe form the script (using 'c:/' or 'Home/bin/Perl/perl.exe') I receiver error 500.
I have Perl for win32 on C: and created a virtual directory on the web server. When I try to call perl.exe form the script (using 'c:/' or 'Home/bin/Perl/perl.exe') I receiver error 500.
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Sep 8, 1999, 10:34 PM
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Sep 8, 1999, 10:34 PM
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I wouldn't suggest MS Personal Web "Whatever" Server. This software is just to show you that you can setup your own web server (w/ weak security).
If you want to actally run a Web Server on MS Windows, then I would suggest to use Xitami Web Server (32-bit) -- I use it on my home PC sometimes, it's very configurable, fast, and free. You can download it from Xitami web site: http://www.imatix.com/
If you don't like Xitami, then you might want to take a look at this collection of miscellaneous servers:
http://www.download.com/...l.subcat48.list.name
Best regards,
Pasha
http://www.cellwarp.com
If you want to actally run a Web Server on MS Windows, then I would suggest to use Xitami Web Server (32-bit) -- I use it on my home PC sometimes, it's very configurable, fast, and free. You can download it from Xitami web site: http://www.imatix.com/
If you don't like Xitami, then you might want to take a look at this collection of miscellaneous servers:
http://www.download.com/...l.subcat48.list.name
Best regards,
Pasha
http://www.cellwarp.com
Hi Falc
Do you still need help with installing
Ms PWS on your PC? and running perl5?
I think I can help..I suggest though
first download latets perl version
5.005.03 www.ActiveState.com and install(the first version that has an "Installshield" .
then make sure .pl extention is associated
and last edit your registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3Svc\Parameters\Script Map
add in the scrip pan 3 extention one after the other .cgi .pl and .plx and modify path
to show c:\Perl\bin\perl5.00503.exe %s %s
in each extention.
restart your PC..
do not forget to add the CGI directory in the MS PWS and name it cgi-bin in the alias field
hope it works
Do you still need help with installing
Ms PWS on your PC? and running perl5?
I think I can help..I suggest though
first download latets perl version
5.005.03 www.ActiveState.com and install(the first version that has an "Installshield" .
then make sure .pl extention is associated
and last edit your registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\W3Svc\Parameters\Script Map
add in the scrip pan 3 extention one after the other .cgi .pl and .plx and modify path
to show c:\Perl\bin\perl5.00503.exe %s %s
in each extention.
restart your PC..
do not forget to add the CGI directory in the MS PWS and name it cgi-bin in the alias field
hope it works