I'm also a *NIX fan myself. Microsoft sends mixed messages about Perl. Their "official" position on it is that it is a robust language that deserves support in Windows. However, do a search on msdn.com for "Perl," and the only document you will come up with is the one that mentions their position on it. There is not *one* document on MSDN regarding Perl implementation or technical issues, even anything as simple as using PerlScript for active server pages. Or, ummmm...module installation. ;)
On the bright side, I haven't had any trouble with module installation using ActivePerl 5.6.1 on Win2K, especially using PPM. Then again, 'make install' on UNIX never gave me any fits either. And I didn't have to restart that machine three times a day. Scot Robnett inSite Internet Solutions [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dag Richards Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 5:15 AM Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Why my boss doesn't want Perl... Ted Zeng wrote: > > I agree that Module installation is a nightmare with perl. > > ted > I think we all know that it is generally easier to code for Windows with MS tools. Its almost as though they were illegally leveraging a monopoly ... They have gone to great lengths to erect barriers on their platforms to keep other technology out, and to keep the addicted developer in. If you want your products and services to be portable, you might want to expend the additional effort. Yes module installation can be a pain, thank god for PERLApp. -- Dag H. Richards ( No TITLE / No LETTERS ) The instructions said " ... use Windows 2000 or better ...". So I installed Solaris 2.6. _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 4/19/2002 _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs
