I use Perl on Windows mostly for small data munging tasks and for testing my own modules to ensure they'll work for others on Windows.
The biggest thing that is missing for me is actually libraries. Many module dependencies don't compile because of external library dependencies, which are a pain to install and configure correctly. See http://win32.perl.org/wiki/index.php?title=Vanilla_Perl_Problem_Modules for examples. N.B. This assumes installation from CPAN instead of using ActiveState PPM's -- I don't like relying on PPMs for two reasons: * dependence on ActiveState's build policies/platform which historically have had problems delivering some of the latest and greatest modules * PPM's don't run tests, which contributes to platform neglect as author don't get as much feedback about issues on the Win32 platform Something else that is missing that would be nice is easy GUI development tools. I.e. a "standard" GUI toolkit, an interface designer (glade-like), and an exe packager. I'd probably try more Perl GUI development if that was easier. Also, consider looking at the Perl Survey for additional ideas * perlsurvey.org seems to have vanished but Kirrily Roberts can probably get you the 2007 results * Alberto Simoes is proposing a 2008 survey: http://news.perlfoundation.org/2008/11/2008q4_grant_proposal_the_perl.html -- David On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 2:26 AM, Gabor Szabo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > It seems most of the Perl developers are using some Unix flavor > (including Linux, *BSD and even Mac). > Probably not on this list though. > > I'd like to have an idea What do you use Perl for on Windows? > > In addition I'd like to know what is the single biggest thing > you are missing from Perl on Windows? > Please respond here or on use.perl.org > > http://use.perl.org/~gabor/journal/37947 > > or some other place I might find. > > thanks > Gabor >
