RE: Equivalent Linux tool to ppm

2002-04-01 Thread Brian Warn
Sean, Although it doesn't quite work the same as ppm, the cpan command will enable you to install any package you desire. If you've never installed it before, you'll need to use 'perl -MCPAN -e shell;' from the command line, following the directions below. I recall hearing/reading that this comm

Re: Equivalent Linux tool to ppm

2002-04-01 Thread Jonathan E. Paton
> Is their a tool similar to ppm for Linux (Unix)? Yes, CPAN.pm: perl -MCPAN -e 'shell' > [Omitted non-tiny sigblock that entirely dwarfed the > lonely one line question. Sean, do something about > it please! My mailbox grows fast enough thanks :/ ] Jonathan Paton

Re: Equivalent Linux tool to ppm

2002-04-01 Thread Agustin Rivera
perl -MCPAN -e shell - Original Message - From: "Sean Hoskin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 11:13 AM Subject: Equivalent Linux tool to ppm > Is their a tool similar to ppm for Linux (Unix)? > > "You use a Windows machine and the golden rule is: