>
> You obviously haven't set up the CGI properly.
>
> CGI's must be run through a real web server for a start [testing them dry
> using just a web browser won't cut it]. And the web server has to
> recognise that its a CGI script, and hence treat it as such. Also, since
> this is obviously a Perl CGI, you'll need to have Perl installed properly
> on the web server host.
This much I know, the script is in the cgi-bin along with a range of other
scripts that I have taken from places like Matts Script Archive. They all work.
Yes of course Perl is instaled.
> So far, this is not your student's problem - but your own. When properly
> installed, if it works properly, then you really have no right to deduct
> marks for this feature "not quite working" - you shouldn't penalise
> students for your own ineptitude.
The student received a mark that was appropriate based on the marking
scheme that was given out with the task, so there were no complaints. I
might not be an expert in Perl but I am an expert in assessment!
> You'll have to pardon my contempt, but I've had annoying experiences with
> staff on web related courses who clearly did not understand the topic
> anywhere near as well as I do.
No I can't. Contempt should be kept for those that deserve it. After all I have
had plenty of bad experiences with programmers with questionable
communication and personal skills but that does not mean I have contempt
for them all.
> Given you appear to be running Apache 1.3.9 on www.olmc.nsw.edu.au,
this
> is the quick and dirty.
Demonstrating your understanding of the topic? :-)
> In your config, you should have a `ScriptAlias' corresponding to the
> cgi-bin directory you wish to use. Alternatively, you could specify
> Options +ExecCGI in the apropriate <Directory> section, but that requires
> that you're more careful with your exec bits on the other files in your
> web tree.
That is all done as other cgi scripts and perl scripts work fine.
Thanks for the help anyway Chris.
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