How can I make an HTTP GET request from Perl?

Question

I\'m trying to write my first Perl program. If you think that Perl is a bad language for the task at hand tell me what language would solve it better.

The program tests

Answer 1

You have many questions in one. The answer to the question in the title of your post is to use LWP::Simple.

Most of your other questions are answered in perlfaq9 with appropriate pointers to further information.