On Tue, 25 Feb 2003, Tim Bunce wrote: > Anyone using perl 5.8.0? > > Jarkko and I would be interested in any feedback you may have. > Obviously my main interest is with DBI and drivers but Jarkko's > is wider. > > Please reply to Jarkko (CC'd) and then also CC me if your reply > includes any feedback related to the DBI and/or the new signal > handling in perl 5.8.0. > > Thanks. > > Tim. > > p.s. Jarkko, for those who don't know, maintains perl 5.8.0.
While I was using 5.8 large data transfers via DBI failed consistently. I have compared notes with others (including Lincoln Stein) and this problem is easily reproduced. In fact, I can't stop reproducing it. ;-) I posted this on the DBI list awhile back and got no takers so opted to return to 5.6.1 until 5.8.0 is more stable or a patch repairs this problem. I did no investigation as to why data transfer fails so miserably (hangs until killed with an interrupt) as I simply don't have the time or resources for experimentation - especially as I have found 5.6.1 to be very solid. You might speak to Dr. Stein (regarding causality) as he made me aware that this is a known problem. He related to me that he also has returned to 5.6.1 on production equipment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Good e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Programmer/Analyst phone: (+1) 718.818.5528 Residential Services fax: (+1) 718.818.5056 Behavioral Health Services, SVCMC-NY mobile: (+1) 917.282.7359 Freedom is the right to yell theatre in a crowded fire. - Abbie Hoffman
