Go to the following URL to get a copy of Perl for your computer. Choose the
Windows version with the "MSI" link! MSI stands for Microsoft Installer
(which you already have if you have WinME). This package comes with ALL the
documentation that you need to get started in C:\Perl\html\index.html.
http://www.perl.com/pub/language/info/software.html
You edit the source code using Notepad or any other PLAIN TEXT editor. Save
it with a *.pl extension.
If you want to see hundreds of web and other Perl scripts as examples of
how to program, go to http://www.perlarchive.com and download and learn!
However, remember that most of these were written for UNIX computers and
you are using Windows which has FAR less features.
Having said that, your very first task is to learn about the difference
between the two environments so as to avoid weeks of frustration wondering
why your scripts do not work. Specifically, read the
C:\Perl\html\index.html file section entitled, "Windows Specifics".
Don't underestimate the journey you are about to embark upon! It will be a
very, very, very steep learning curve if you are new to computers however
you have the distinct advantage that you are starting with a blank mind.
All the best!
At 11:39 AM 20/06/2001 +0200, Henrik Linderbäck wrote:
>Hi
>
>I don´t know anything about Perl but i will try to learn. Where kan i find
>information about Perl and answer to my questions??
>
>What is Perl?
>Why using Perl?
>How to start?
>
>
>Do i have to buy a book or can i find everything on internet??
>
>If there is somone how have made something with Perl i am intressted to
>see. Please give me some links, even small thing.
>
>Thanks all
>
>//Hebbe
