getting started with cgi on os x

[Simon Wittber (Maptek)]

>Question #2: I'm also assuming that the easiest way to call a python
cgi script from a web page 
>is via a form 'action'.  I'd really like to use javascript to call
python cgi scripts/methods , 
>(rather than using 'action' from a form ).  My hunch is that this is
impossible, or at least a 
>pain in the rear.  Am I right?

I assume you are wanting to call server side code from client side
Javascript? This is impossible. Unless you are using browser applets,
you have to develop using the "form-submit, process-request,
output-html" paradigm.