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How Perl Works
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Perl is easy to use once you know the basics. It can be used to create DOS batch files, C shell scripts, CGI scripts for Web pages and more. Get a great introduction to this versatile programming language!
How CGI Scripting Works
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CGI scripts are used to create dynamic Web pages. When you fill out and submit a form or add your name to a guestbook, you're using CGI. Learn what CGI is and how to create your very own scripts.
Why do some Web pages end in htm, html, asp, etc.?
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Do you know why some Web pages end in htm, others end in html, others end in asp and so on? Why all the different extensions?
What does open source mean?
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What does "open source" mean? Get the definition for open source and see why software developers think it allows for more useful computer applications.
Segnosaurus
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Segnosaurus means "slow lizard from Galbin" (a region of the Gobi Desert). Learn about Segnosaurus, Late Cretaceous dinosaurs and dinosaurs of all eras.
Which Coding Language Should You Learn?
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Depending on what it is you want to make or do, your choice might already be made up for you. Take our quiz and find out which coding language you should learn on your way to being a programming master!
What Is the Difference Between a Pentium and a Celeron Processor?
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Celeron and Pentium chips have a lot in common, but there are some features that separate them. Which one is right for you?
Do You Know Enough to Match the Medical Condition to the Medication That Treats It?
Do you have your pharmacy's layout memorized? Have you ever given unsolicited medical advice to your friends or family? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, you need to check this quiz out to see if you can match the condition to the medication.
How Electronic Payment Works
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If you've ever bought anything online, you're probably familiar with electronic payment. Find out more about electronic payment at HowStuffWorks.
How can some of the world's oldest people also lead unhealthy lives?
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Some of the oldest people have oddly lead unhealthy lives. Learn why some people can smoke until they are 100 and how the oldest people get so old.