On Mon, Dec 08, 2008 at 09:04:28PM -0600, M.Lewis wrote: > > Recently, I needed to install a perl module that I was not able to find > with synaptic or aptitude using the 'normal' repositories. I believe the > module was File::Find::Path. > > I know I can install this module via CPAN. Is this the recommended > method when a module is not available in the 'normal' repositories?
I think so. I'm pretty sure the CPAN tools default to putting modules under /usr/local/, and that's the important thing. Debian won't mess with /usr/local/ (or /opt/ for that matter), so anything there is safe from being overwritten or whatever. Ken -- Ken Irving -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
