[ Matt's Script Archive ] [ Software ] [ Books ] [ Magazines ] [ Web Awards ] Software SoftQuad's HotMetal Pro 3.0. Several of the scripts located at Matt's Script Archive were shipped with SoftQuad's HotMetal Pro 3.0. They come with all of the standard documentation and accompanying files, as well as extended documentation and updated information which Softquad asked if they could include. Books Developing CGI Applications with Perl Matt wrote five chapters in the Wiley book: Developing CGI Applications with Perl, which was written by John Deep. Although the information and scripts are a little bit more dated than those found at Matt's Script Archive currently, I explain how certain aspects of the CGI scripts work and how you can install them. Wiley will also be publishing an upcoming CGI book which I will be co-authoring. Special Edition Using CGI Matt also wrote a couple of chapters (9 and 20) in Que's Special Edition Using CGI. The chapters Matt wrote were about Imagemaps and Perl Scripting. This 800 page book sells for $59.99 and covers almost all aspects of CGI. Designing Interactive Web Sites Matt's Script Archive, and in particular WWWBoard, are mentioned on pages 174 and 175 of Designing Interactive Web Sites. On page 179 the Simple Browser Identification Snippet is shown and explained. But probably the coolest thing is that WWWBoard made it on the back cover! Enhancing Netscape Web Pages The scripts from Matt's Script Archive were included in the CD-ROM which was distributed with this book. There is also a slight mention of Matt and each script inside of the explaining that they are on the CD-ROM. Teach Yourself CGI Programming with Perl in a Week The scripts from Matt's Script Archive were included in the book Teach Yourself CGI Programming with Perl in a Week. There is no mention of them in the book, however they were included in the CD-ROM. Magazines Inside Netscape Navigator - February, 1997 A write-up entitled: "Matt's Script Archive: Perl scripts the easy way" was published in the monthly Cobb Group Newslette Inside Netscape Navigator. NetUser - February, 1997 Matt's Script Archive was "the recipient of the prestigious NetUser magazine 5 star award" in the February issue of "Europe's Biggest Monthly Magazine For Internet Users." The Net - January, 1997 Matt's Script Archive received a glowing review in The Net's January 1997 issue. They say, "This is too impressive: chock-full of free Perl and CGI scripts, a FAQ, support center, threaded message board, and more." The full review can be found on page 77 of that issue. Matt's Script Archive received the award of Net Rave by winning the highest marks in all possible categories. WebServer Magazine - September/October, 1996 In the September/October 1996 issue of WebServer Magazine, Paul Trunfio discussed Matt's Script Archive and gives pointers about the scripts. The article begins on p. 25 of this issue, but the review of Matt's Script Archive can be found on p. 28. I*way's 500 top Web Sites - Fall, 1996 For the second time in a row, Matt's Script Archive was listed in I*way's 500 top Web Sites in the Shareware and Downloadable Goodies section. This time, Matt's Script Archive rose in the ranks to #9 out of 25 listed in the section. PCWeek - July 1, 1996 PCWeek's July 1, 1996 Issue of the magazine contained information about WWWBoard, saying "WWWBoard, a Perl script-based message board with some of the features found in higher-end products." I*way Magazine - Spring, 1996 I*way Magazine's 1st Annual 500 Best Sites on the Web listing and ratings gave Matt's Script Archive a 20th place award out of 25 in it's category: Shareware and Downloadable Goodies, based on content, navigation, design, accuracy and accessibility. The synopsis can be found on p. 69 of the spring 1996 special issue. NetGuide - March, 1996 Matt's Script Archive was given a 4 Star Rating, "Outstanding in its field. A must-see if you're interested in the topic at hand." in the March, 1996 issue of NetGuide. The review can be found on page 105 of that issue. PC Computing - March, 1996 Lee Becker, one of my high school friends, wrote to PC Computing after he felt that I had been unfairly left off of the 1,001 Best Web Sites. His letter to the editor appeared in the March Issue. Boardwatch Magazine - February, 1996 Matt's Script Archive and the Bulletin Board System for the World Wide Web (Version 1.0) were featured in February, 1996's issue of Boardwatch Magazine. The story, entitled "Creating a Web BBS," can be found on page 48 of that issue. Web Awards On February 7, 1997, Matt's Script Archive was awarded a Groovy Site Review by the Phonebooke Groovy Site Archive! On January 24, 1997, Matt's Script Archive received the magical fairy award, given out to sites that are truely magical, that have something special about them. Sites are rated on their content, web design, what they are sharing with people around the world, ways that they are helping to make the world a better place, basically all around wonderful! The staff at WeberNet informed me that as of January 12, 1997, they had examined my site and determined it to be outstanding. On January 4, 1997, Matt's Script Archive was reviewed and rated a 10 by LynxOfTheWeekList. On November 28th, 1996, Matt's Script Archive received the Médaille d'Or for Web Site Excellence. "Web Sites qualify for the MΘdaille d'Or on the basis of a range of criteria, some of which are more objective than others." On September 30, 1996, Matt's Script Archive was awarded the IRK Award. "The irk award is a 'cool & new site' type of award, with only one twist - almost all the sites which win the irk award have been nominated by netizens (you!)." On September 17, 1996 Matt's Script Archive was awarded The CyberNaut Web Design Award for "Excellent graphics, fast loading, and because of you guessed it.. a CGI, a different image loads every time you visit the site." Mat's Script Archive scored 94 points out of 100. Matt's Script Archive won the Site Fights from 9/2 - 9/16, beating its competitor Downbeat Cafe 9 to 1 in votes. You can still vote for Matt's Script Archive this coming week at the Fights! Matt's Script Archive was listed on the A-list in the July/August version of Netscape's Off The Net, in a listing of some cool stuff. The description reads, "old - covered in the past - but new stuff like cookie library and credit card verifier mean it's time to mention it again. one of the two best sources of 'noncommercial' web programming." Matt's Script Archive has received the Eyecandy Award, which is given to the best of the web in the categories of: Composition, Focus, Mechanics, and Creativity. Matt's Script Archive was chosen as a Commonwealth Pick of the Week for the week of July 29, 1996. The comment at the site reads, "No web page would be complete without a cgi script courtesy of Matt's Script Archive. Whether you're looking for a counter, a random image displayer, or even an HTTP Cookie Library, Matt has got it. His scripts are easy to use and are all completely free! Don't pass this one up!" On April 18th, 1996, Matt's Script Archive was awarded Cheesy Site of the Day. My first reaction was, WHAT?! Cheesy? But I checked out the page, and they go on to explain that CheeseWorthy brings a new definition to the word Cheesy. A Cheesy site is cool, special, smart, amazing, wonderful, brilliant, and whole lot more. Matt's Script Archive was awarded Web Site of the Week, for the week of April 7 - 13, by the staff at Falcon Interactive who choose a creative, interesting, unique and/or useful web site every week. On October 23, Matt's Script Archive was chosen as the CooLynx of the Day. [ Matt's Script Archive ] [ Comment Form ] [ CGI Book Contest/Survey ] [ Signup to Advertise! ] Matt Wright - mattw@worldwidemart.com