Mysql interface with perl on win 2k, Someone please help !

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>Hi,
>
>Im trying to connect a perl program to a mysql database on my home computer
>running win 2k.  I can connect, but i have no idea of how to extract the
>information out of tables using perl. I have a book about SQL, but it never
>mentions programming or perl. If anyone could point me to a good tutorial,
>or give me a few pointers I would be greatly appreciative.
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>Thanks
>
>Jonathan Macpherson