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# is available.  In order to get your problem solved:                        #
#       1) Read this file thoroughly                                         #
#       2) Consult the THANKS-CGI Frequently Asked Questions:                #
#               http://www.thanks-cgi.com/faq/                               #
#       3) If you are still having difficulty installing this script, send   #
#          e-mail to: support@thanks-cgi.com                                 #
#          Include any error messages you are receiving and as much detail   #
#          as you can so we can spot your problem.                           #
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# COPYRIGHT NOTICE                                                           #
# Copyright 1998 THANKS-CGI All Rights Reserved.                             #
#  Not for re-sell or re-distribution.                                       #
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# Setup Procedure

1.MODIFY: easyvote.cgi
  SET #!/usr/bin/perl as server required for PERL's directory. NOTE:Do not take away "#!"

  $cgiurl = "http://www.yourdomain.com/cgi-bin/easyvote.cgi";
  # The URL of "easyvote.cgi".

  $filehead = "/home/yourdomain/easyvote/";
  # The full filepath of where "*.txt" & "*.htm" is stored.

  $setvotepage = "setvote.htm";
  # The page of "VOTE".

  $resultpage = "result.htm";
  # The page of result.

  $errorpage = "error.htm";
  # The page to show ERROR message.

  $votefile = "vote.txt";
  # The data of candidate or anything.

  $ipfile = "ip.txt";
  # The database of voter's IP addresses.

  $checklastip = 30;
  # Check last 30 IP addresses. If system detects the same IP address, it won't allow to vote by this IP address.

2.Upload all *.cgi, *.htm, *.txt to server by  "ASCII" mode.

3.Set "*.cgi" to chmod 755. Set all "*.htm", "*.txt" to chmod 666.
  Set the directory of "$filehead" chmod 777.

5.Now, you can start testing your THANKS-CGI EASYVOTE

6.After completing the above mentioned, you can modify all "*.htm" to change the outlook. You can create your own style!
  Notice: DO NOT change scripts begining with the following: "$" and "<!--.....-->".
            
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# After setup of "THANKS-CGI EASYVOTE", register with us for free URL link of your website from THANKS-CGI.com.
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For additional information please visit our website at "http://www.thanks-cgi.com/"
Thank you for using THANKS-CGI scripts.  



