I don't know the full story, but I am pretty sure that the movers and shakers in the decision team have a strong point for it (possibly documented in perl.apache.org). It's caused me unexpected pain recently as well; and I have to spend today as well working through my codes because of it. But I am glad that people like Randy, Markus, and the documentation team (@perl.apache.org) have jumped in to help stranded people like me ('cos my job depends on my product!). Thanks guys!
My only wish is that there will be no more changes to the libraries in such extent. After all, if this is the best way to move (mod_)perl forward, we must all bite the bullet at one time or another.
But for those who cannot bite it now, perhaps there can be a way to download the pre-RC5 version?
But no excuses for VB.NET!
