Novell+DBF+Internet query

I have the following scenario:

a novell server with .dbf database. I have to acces the database via the Internet for a simple query.

I have never worked with novell before and i don’t know exactly what I need. What can I use for getting into the dbf??? PHP??? Perl??? Or what??? What do I need to install on the server???

Thanks for your help!!! My only experience is MS/ISS and ASP.