Perl from the ground up

From the Publisher: Covers Perl in Unix,Windows 95,and Window NT environments. Shows how to create powerful programs using Perl for systems administration,database programming,and the Internet. Explains CGI programming for Web shopping carts and order forms,and Perl Internet programs that automatically run e-mail lists. The multi-platform guide to Perl for every programmer & systems administrator. A do-everything language like Perl deserves a do-everything guide such as Perl from the Ground Up! From the basics of where to get Perl for free,to advanced development of powerful database utility programs,Perl from the Ground Up explains this popular scripting language in clear,no-nonsense terms for both programmers and systems administrators interested in taking advantage of Perl's versatility. Whether you're working in UNIX,Windows 95,or Windows NT,you've found the right book—Perl from the Ground Up covers all environments and includes explanations of Perl diagnostic error messages. Packed with real-life examples and easy-to-understand tutorials,Perl from the Ground Up teaches you the hows, whys,and whens of Perl for database and Internet Programming and administration.