READ AND PRINT THE INSTRUCTIONS! Most CGI scripts come with very good instructions that can help save you a lot of problems.
		Make sure your CGI Script file is named anyname.cgi (Your CGI Script MUST end in .cgi ,not .pl or any other extention).
		Make sure the first line of your CGI Script is #!/usr/bin/perl

Uploading
Most Perl scripts require you to upload them in a ASCII format instead of binary. This setting is in your ftp program. This may be the reason if you are getting an error message, re-upload your script again using the ASCII option.

Permissions
You will also have to make the program executable. To do this you can use your FTP program, most ftp programs like WS_FTPLE will do this. Once the file is uploaded click on the program once, then right click on it again. You will see some options, you want to find either a "chmod" command or "change permissions".

Click on the "Execute" boxes and hit "ok".

Command Locations
On JVLNET Unix servers the first line of your script should read like this to run a PERL script:
#!/usr/bin/perl

Other basic UNIX command locations should be at the following:

• Perl: /usr/bin/perl
• mail: bin/mail
• date: /bin/date
• chmod: /bin/chmod
• YourDirectory: /usr/home/logonname

For more information on getting and setting up scripts try Matt's script archive

You may also SEARCH for CGI scripts on the internet, get a CGI Scripting & Pearl book from a local bookstore, or contract the Web maker Consulting Service of your choice.

Please note:  JVLNET does not provide free technical support on any type of CGI or Pearl programming or configuration!  

For additional assistance with your script, please contact the JVLNET Website Design Team.