CGI with Perl is one of the most lightweight, versatile, and easiest to access languages on the Web. It is extremely efficient passing form values and can run on common Unix-based Web servers, which are readily available by most website hosting companies.
Chatrooms provide more interactivity.
Similar to BBs, you can post and respond to messages. But unlike BBs, the transaction of information is practically instantaneous, sort of like typing a conversation. A chatroom can be used for many individuals posting and responding to a series of information either across town or across the world. This article, which is the first of the series, will provide a simple walk-through on how to install a BB program on your website. Before we begin, let's make sure you have the required tools and necessary hardware.