Proprietary Sybase DBI/DBD module
I'm just back from speaking at the Las Vegas SAP/Sybase conference (on a somewhat Perl related topic too!). One of the (other) interesting talks was about a new proprietary Sybase ASE DBI/DBD module for Perl (to be called DBD::SybaseASE from memory). They were a little short on specifics, but it sounds like it will answer a number of concerns with the current non-proprietary DBD::Sybase - for instance with performance of bulk loading. I asked what was being done about getting it into standard perl distributions, and the presenter didn't know. Hence my question: can anyone send me/post information or a link about how to get a new module into standard Perl distributions (and maybe also a list of the major perl distributions). RegardsChris
Re: Proprietary Sybase DBI/DBD module
Quoting Chris Jack chris_j...@msn.com: I'm just back from speaking at the Las Vegas SAP/Sybase conference (on a somewhat Perl related topic too!). One of the (other) interesting talks was about a new proprietary Sybase ASE DBI/DBD module for Perl (to be called DBD::SybaseASE from memory). They were a little short on specifics, but it sounds like it will answer a number of concerns with the current non-proprietary DBD::Sybase - for instance with performance of bulk loading. I asked what was being done about getting it into standard perl distributions, and the presenter didn't know. Hence my question: can anyone send me/post information or a link about how to get a new module into standard Perl distributions (and maybe also a list of the major perl distributions). Well, there's only one standard Perl distribution[1]. And that doesn't include any DBD modules. It doesn't even include DBI. There are a number of distributions that include modules beyond the standard set. Offhand I can think of ActivePerl[2], Strawberry Perl[3] and DWIM Perl[4]. Some of these include DBI and DBD modules but (as far as I know) they only include DBD::mysql - as it's still by far the most popular database. None of them include DBD::Sybase, so the chance of getting them to include an alternative Sybase DBD would seem to be tiny. There are, however, a couple of alternatives that you can consider. Firstly, for a module to be considered real to most Perl programmers, it needs to be on CPAN. The PAUSE FAQ[5] is still (as far as I know) the best guide for getting a module onto CPAN. Secondly, you could consider making pre-packaged versions of the module available for various platforms. For example, an RPM for Red Hat systems or a .deb for Debian/Ubuntu. You could try to get it into the standard package repositories for these systems but the niche nature of Sybase use is likely to count against you here. Does that help at all? Let us know if you have any further questions. Cheers, Dave... [1] https://metacpan.org/release/perl [2] http://www.activestate.com/activeperl [3] http://strawberryperl.com/ [4] http://dwimperl.com/ [5] http://www.cpan.org/modules/04pause.html
Re: Proprietary Sybase DBI/DBD module
On Mon, 2012-10-29 at 14:07 +, Chris Jack wrote: I'm just back from speaking at the Las Vegas SAP/Sybase conference (on a somewhat Perl related topic too!). One of the (other) interesting talks was about a new proprietary Sybase ASE DBI/DBD module for Perl (to be called DBD::SybaseASE from memory). They were a little short on specifics, but it sounds like it will answer a number of concerns with the current non-proprietary DBD::Sybase - for instance with performance of bulk loading. I asked what was being done about getting it into standard perl distributions, and the presenter didn't know. Hence my question: can anyone send me/post information or a link about how to get a new module into standard Perl distributions (and maybe also a list of the major perl distributions). RegardsChris Do you know what the license terms for redistribution of this module are? Ideally you simply upload the module to CPAN and, optionally, advise the producers of Strawberry Perl and ActiveState that it is available so they can package it up for their users. So long as it being proprietary does not prevent this model of distribution that's all you need to do. Jason Clifford
Re: Hotels for the LPW
Hi fellas, My wife and I hope to attend this year (last year was grand). Here's a humble request for couch surfing! I've mailed Peter Corlett but have gotten no response (perhaps some spam filter ate my mail) so I'll just bug all of you with this. In return I can offer homebrewed beer and/or cider, or Dutch (non-psychedelic) cookies. With warmest regards, Job Mallory van Achterberg On 10/26/12 15:30, DAVID HODGKINSON wrote: On 25 Oct 2012, at 09:00, Mark Keating m.keat...@shadowcat.co.uk wrote: Hi all, I have been asked by a couple of people for hotel recommendations in and around the LPW for this year. Traditionally we have always left people to their own devices and the sites like TripAdvisor and Booking.com, but since I have been asked and i know there is a vast wealth of knowledge and experience on this list i thought I might throw the question to the masses. I await, with anticipation, your gracious responses. As a data point, $daughter said the Travelodge near Tower Bridge was skanky.
Re: Hotels for the LPW
On 29 October 2012 20:32, Job van Achterberg j...@xs4all.nl wrote: In return I can offer homebrewed beer and/or cider, or Dutch (non-psychedelic) cookies. Maybe you'd get a better response if you offered the other kind? /joel
Re: Hotels for the LPW
Drove past the Travelodge in Stratford today. Looked new and shiny. On 29 Oct 2012, at 19:32, Job van Achterberg j...@xs4all.nl wrote: Hi fellas, My wife and I hope to attend this year (last year was grand). Here's a humble request for couch surfing! I've mailed Peter Corlett but have gotten no response (perhaps some spam filter ate my mail) so I'll just bug all of you with this. In return I can offer homebrewed beer and/or cider, or Dutch (non-psychedelic) cookies. With warmest regards, Job Mallory van Achterberg On 10/26/12 15:30, DAVID HODGKINSON wrote: On 25 Oct 2012, at 09:00, Mark Keating m.keat...@shadowcat.co.uk wrote: Hi all, I have been asked by a couple of people for hotel recommendations in and around the LPW for this year. Traditionally we have always left people to their own devices and the sites like TripAdvisor and Booking.com, but since I have been asked and i know there is a vast wealth of knowledge and experience on this list i thought I might throw the question to the masses. I await, with anticipation, your gracious responses. As a data point, $daughter said the Travelodge near Tower Bridge was skanky.
