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  1. Jun 26th, 2001, 05:56 AM #1
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    Question How to test Perl scripts

    I am a beginner in Perl. How I am going to test my Perl scripts to ensure that they are working as expected? Do I need some kind of a webserver? If I do, what server should I use?
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  2. Jun 26th, 2001, 06:42 AM #2
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    You can do a quick syntax check at the command prompt or shell with:
    perl -c myscript.pl

    To run a script:
    perl myscript.pl

    If you're going to use the scripts for CGI, you'll need a web server. I had no problems running Perl on IIS/Win2K or Apache/Red Hat Linux.
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  3. Jun 26th, 2001, 07:02 AM #3
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    If you don't have NT/2000, get Apache and run it on 9x (www.apache.org). www.activestate.com has ActivePerl which is a doddle to install.
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  4. Jul 1st, 2001, 09:02 AM #4
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    Question Apache server

    Originally posted by parksie
    If you don't have NT/2000, get Apache and run it on 9x (www.apache.org). www.activestate.com has ActivePerl which is a doddle to install.
    What version of the Apache HTTP server should I download?
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  6. Jul 1st, 2001, 09:52 AM #5
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    The latest for Win32 which can be found here: http://httpd.apache.org/docs/windows.html (1.3.20 at the moment)

    I wouldn't suggest using the beta just yet
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  7. Jul 2nd, 2001, 01:44 AM #6
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    Question Apache server

    Will the Apache server work with my Windows 98 operating system?
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  8. Jul 2nd, 2001, 02:31 AM #7
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    Yes it will, although, there are some security holes that aren't present in the *Nix version. But that's to be expected with such an inferior product(I'm talkin' 'bout Windows, not Apache )
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  9. Jul 2nd, 2001, 07:44 PM #8
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    I run Apache on my win98se and since I am not online at teh time I don't worry about security, since I am the only one using it. once I get my scripts how I like them and they "work" then I quit Apache and MySql and then get on line to upload them to the site. Takes away a lot of headaches doing it this way and I don't have to worry about filling up my log files on my ISP server.

    I should have thought about doing this a long time ago,
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  11. Jul 3rd, 2001, 02:34 AM #9
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    Unhappy downloading apache server

    exactly which file from apache's site do I download? I clicked on apache server and the download link and the page displays several files. What is the filename of the apache server that I have to download?
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  12. Jul 3rd, 2001, 02:46 AM #10
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    http://httpd.apache.org/dist/httpd/b...-no_src-r2.msi
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  13. Jul 14th, 2001, 07:19 AM #11
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    hey val04, where did you get your copy of pearl ?
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  14. Jul 14th, 2001, 12:19 PM #12
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    www.activestate.com
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  15. Aug 10th, 2001, 05:49 PM #13
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    ok,i have the apache server and perl, but i cant even figure out how to run a single cgi script properly, can anyone help please ?
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  16. Aug 10th, 2001, 05:53 PM #14
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    http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=91751

    follow along

    or read this

    http://www.lameindustries.org/tutori...s/apache.shtml
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  17. Aug 10th, 2001, 05:56 PM #15
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    thanx i'll try that quickly, thanx a lot scoutt
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  18. Aug 10th, 2001, 06:07 PM #16
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    no prob. if you run into problems start a new thread and I'll help you out
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