First off all, my apologies if this message has no direct concern with
this group
I'm actually looking for help with a script for my website I couldn't
find on the web

In order for my customers to track their orders, the script would open
a txt file looking like:


00001;we are preparing your order
00002;we are preparing your order
00003;your order has been shipped
00004;we are preparing your order
00005;we are waiting for your payment
00006......

The customer gives his order reference (field 1) in a "search" text
box, the script checks out the txt file and the page then returns
order status (field 2)- If order reference does not exist, page
returns for exemple "Order does not exist"

As I'm a newbie (sorrrry ;-), how do I place this script in my html
page ? Do I have to create a .cgi file ? Cut & Paste in my page ???
What about CHMOD ???

I'm not asking for a complete course but I would be so grateful for
your help regarding this matter !

Thanks in advance guys ;-)

David