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diff --git a/www/tcl-cgi/pkg/DESCR b/www/tcl-cgi/pkg/DESCR index b506dc95fe4..d25068c791e 100644 --- a/www/tcl-cgi/pkg/DESCR +++ b/www/tcl-cgi/pkg/DESCR @@ -1,146 +1,6 @@ -This is the README to cgi.tcl, a library of Tcl procedures to assist -in writing CGI scripts. Review the HISTORY file for significant changes. +cgi.tcl, is a set of procedures for writing CGI scripts in Tcl. The procedures +implement the code described in the paper "Writing CGI scripts in Tcl" which +was published in the Proceedings of the Fourth Tcl Workshop (Tcl '96), and can +be found at: http://www.nist.gov/msidlibrary/doc/libes96c.ps The cgi.tcl home page is http://expect.nist.gov/cgi.tcl - --------------------- -Introduction --------------------- - -This is the README file for cgi.tcl, a set of procedures for writing -CGI scripts in Tcl. The procedures implement the code described in -the paper "Writing CGI scripts in Tcl" which was published in the -Proceedings of the Fourth Tcl Workshop (Tcl '96). - --------------------- -Getting Started --------------------- - -First, read the paper "Writing CGI Scripts in Tcl", from Tcl '96. If -you can't find the paper in this archive, it can also be found at: - - http://www.nist.gov/msidlibrary/doc/libes96c.ps - -That paper will give you a lot of good ideas for using Tcl, not only -with CGI but plain everyday HTML as well. - -Next, try some of the examples in the example directory. Please read -the "Instructions" section in example/README first. - -A rough draft of complete documentation of the individual functions -can be found in ref.txt in the doc directory. - -Note that you are expected to understand Tcl. I'm not going to -explain how to write Tcl scripts here. (If you're looking for a Tcl -tutorial, please consider my Expect book which includes a very nice -tutorial on Tcl.) - -Similarly, you are expected to understand HTML. There are plenty of -web tutorials and books on it. Go read one. You don't have to become -an expert on HTML, but it is important to get a feel for it. (The -cgi.tcl package will take care of the details.) If you plan to do -CGI, you should know a couple more basic things. Here's a simple CGI -intro: - - http://hoohoo.ncsa.uiuc.edu/cgi/intro.html - - --------------------- -Status --------------------- - -The library is reasonably complete. It supports forms, tables, -cookies, Netscape extensions, file upload, plug-ins, etc, etc. On the -other hand, there are some things missing - such as certain deprecated -things in HTML, things I can't believe anyone would use, things that -are special extensions to a browser I'm not familiar with, etc. - -This library should run on any system (UNIX, Win, or Mac) which -supports Tcl 8.0. - ----------------------- -Examples ----------------------- - -This distribution contains example scripts. They can be found in the -example directory of this distribution. Please read the -"Instructions" section in example/README first. - --------------------- -Installation --------------------- - -If you are on UNIX, read the INSTALL file. -If you are on W95/NT, read the install.win file. -If you are on Mac, read the install.mac file. - --------------------- -How to get the latest version of this code --------------------- - -The latest version of this code may be received from: - - http://expect.nist.gov/cgi.tcl/cgi.tcl.tar.gz -or ftp://ftp.nist.gov/mel/div826/subject/expect/cgi.tcl/cgi.tcl.tar.gz - -Request email delivery by mailing to "library@cme.nist.gov". The -contents of the message should be (no subject line) "send -pub/cgi/cgi.tcl.tar.gz". - --------------------- -Support from Don Libes or NIST --------------------- - -Although I can't promise anything in the way of support, I'd be -interested to hear about your experiences using it (good or bad). I'm -also interested in hearing bug reports and suggestions for improvement -even though I can't promise to implement them. - -If you send me a bug, fix, or question, include the version of -cgi.tcl, version of Tcl, and name and version of the OS that you are -using. Before sending mail, it may be helpful to verify that your -problem still exists in the latest version. You can check on the -current release and whether it addresses your problems by retrieving -the latest HISTORY file (see "History" above). - - -Awards, love letters, and bug reports may be sent to: - -Don Libes -National Institute of Standards and Technology -Bldg 220, Rm A-127 -Gaithersburg, MD 20899 -(301) 975-3535 -libes@nist.gov - -I hereby place this software in the public domain. NIST and I would -appreciate credit if this program or parts of it are used. - -Design and implementation of this program was funded primarily by -myself. Funding contributors include the NIST Automated Manufacturing -Research Facility (funded by the Navy Manufacturing Technology -Program), the NIST Scientific and Technical Research Services, the -ARPA Persistent Object Bases project and the Computer-aided -Acquisition and the Logistic Support (CALS) program of the Office of -the Secretary of Defense. - --------------------- -Support for Don Libes or NIST --------------------- - -NIST accepts external funding and other resources (hardware, software, -and personnel). This can be a fine way to work more closely with NIST -and encourage particular areas of research. - -Funding can be earmarked for specific purposes or for less-specific -purposes. For example, if you simply like the work I do, you can -contribute directly to my funding which will reduce the amount of time -I have to spend writing proposals and submitting them to other people -for funding on my own. - -I can also participate in the NIST Fellows program allowing me to -spend several months to a year working directly with your company and -potentially even at your location. I am also interested in returning -to an academic program. I presently have an MS and am hunting for -Ph.D. topics and advisors. Let me know if you have ideas or are -interested in being my advisor. |