This reference is for users that want to use a Perl interpreter for CGI scripts. Perl has become a very popular scripting tool for extending web servers because it is extremely flexible and easy to learn. OmniHTTPd comes with an excellent Perl library to make CGI scripting even easier.

Step 1: Obtain and install a Perl interpreter
OmniHTTPd does not come bundled with a Perl interpreter. We recommend getting Perl for Win32 from Hip Communications Inc.

Step 2: Make an entry in the External script section
Step 3: Enable external script processing
Step 4: Place your Perl scripts in a CGI-BIN directory