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<h2>QUERY_STRING/METHOD=GET vs. STDIN/METHOD=POST INPUT</h2>
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There are two methods of passing information through a form: Method=Get & Method=Post<br>
This page will show the difference between the two.
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<b>The METHOD=GET Form:</b>
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<form method="get" action="get.cgi">
Enter your name here: <input type="text" name="name" size=12><p>
Type in your age here: <input type="text" name="age" size=4><p>
<input type="submit" value="Submit GET Form">
<input type="reset" value="Clear GET Form">
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<b>The METHOD=POST Form:</b>
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<form method="post" action="post.cgi">
Enter your name here: <input type="text" name="name" size=12><p>
Type in your age here: <input type="text" name="age" size=4><p>
<input type="submit" value="Submit POST Form">
<input type="reset" value="Clear POST Form">
</form>

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