Local CGI Environment

[leeym]

I'd like to test my Perl/CGI scripts before placing them on my ISP's server. What do I need to create a local environment so they can work correctly?

Thanks

[gish]

a web server, perl, and set up the proper access rights, usually apache/IIS_user needs execute permission...

[little birdy]

a friend of mine was telling me about a program called OptiPerl (http://www.xarka.com/optiperl/). it's an editor than can also run perl scripts for you (it emulates a server, more or less). i haven't tried it out, but my friend seems to like it. i think if you don't pay for it and register, you can only run programs that are 150 lines or less, though. i suppose you could check that out.