test running perl prgorams? 4

[Dirtrocker]

Is there a program that you can run a cgi/perl program locally on your PC to see how it will react or would you need to install an entire server program?
There are some programs I want to heavily modify, but the only way I have to test them is to upload them, configure them for that server and then test. Which can sometimes be cumbersome.
I was thinking there must be a program to test run them locally?

 

[Coderifous]

I think there is software that does what your asking, but if I was you, I would just install apache on my computer. It's easy to install, it's very lightweight, and free.

http://www.apache.org

Chances are your production server is running the same server software anyways.

--jim

 

[goBoating]

I second the 'install apache' motion. Easy, free, powerful, ubiquitous on the web, and lots more....

There is a faq in the CGI forum about setting up apache on a WinNT box to do CGI..... might be useful. 'hope this helps

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[Dirtrocker]

Thanks!
One more question.
It was stated for WinNT, what about Win98?
It says it will run on it, but not recommended for a real server, which is fine.
I went to their site and went to the download area and there is a ton of stuff. How do I know what I need?
I went all over their site and found a list of win32 versions, is that what I need?
I am running Win98SE.

 

[goBoating]

http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/binaries/win32/apache_2.0.39-win32-x86-no_ssl.msi

I think that is the msi you want. Download it and then go read

http://httpd.apache.org/docs-2.0/platform/windows.html

'hope this helps

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