Michael Pastore wrote: > Tim/Rob/All, > > Being a Perl nubie....and not having alot of experience in installing and > using Perl modules...I decided to go the route of using the system > function.. > > I took a look at CPAN and what was involved in installing the module and > using it (was confused)...looked pretty involved..at least for me, rather > than just putting:
Hi Michael, It looks like you are operating on Windows. If so, I would recommend that you get the ActiveState Perl, make sure you have at least version 5.6.1, and then use ppm for installation. CPAN indicates that there are disadvantages to using PPM rather than the CPAN build process, but I think the advantages far outweigh them. Using PPM my average install time for any new module has averaged well under 30 seconds. Even once when I had to remove an existing version first, it took less than 90 seconds total. It is a good, transparent utility. Joseph -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
