i need to know where i could get a host that is free and that can support cgi/perl, where could i get one?

there are plenty around, although I cant remember any right now...........so try this it should be more helpful:
http://www.freewebspace.net

Hypermart

Good speed and uptime, although the banners can be quite annoying.

Netfirms (www.netfirms.com)



Jim