I want to learn how to write CGI scripts, and I was wondering what would be the best way to go about beginning. I know a little PHP, but have never used Perl before. I don't know much about CGI, except that it is secure and would be very useful for me. Anyone have any advice?

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Start here on this thread:

http://www.ubbdev.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/14/893.html

I think it'll give you a nice base

Nothing can be secure, unless you secure it. PHP uses much from perl, so you may be a little familiar with perl already.

PerlMonks have some tutorials on this subject...