actually you want 5.6.1 (stable release) you can find it on perl.com at http://perl.com/pub/a/language/info/software.html
there should be release notes, but there are many bug fixes and new functionality added, nothing spectacular, but if you knew the differences between Perl4 and Perl5 this is half as much of a change. -----Original Message----- From: Leon, Yanet I,,DMDCWEST [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 12:55 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Installing perl I have perl 5.005_03 currently installed on my systems. What are the benefits (if any) for upgrading it to the latest version (5.6.0)? Where can I get a free copy of perl 5.6.0? Is it easy to compile? Please let me know. Regards, Yanet -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The views and opinions expressed in this email message are the sender's own, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Summit Systems Inc. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
