Chris Dolan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> As John said yesterday, the XS version is the reference
> implementation and the PP version is a port.

He also said that it is 'as stable', so it is as good as the XS
implementation.

> The XS version is already in core for bleadperl, so the PP version
> exists only for backward compatibility for people who can't or won't
> install the XS version.

Which leads to the obvious choice to provide a PP version.pm for
backward compatibility, and use the XS version in blead.

As I tried to explain, non-core XS modules are often a pain and we
should try to avoid them unless really needed (for speed, or for
functionality). If a good PP alternative exist, let's use it.

-- Johan

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