The biggest reason (for me) is that you want the module to test itself. It will also inform you if you don't have all of the prerequisite modules. Besides that, it's easier than copying it once you get used to it, and don't forget that copying won't autosplit the module if that is what the author intended.
Rob -----Original Message----- From: Nigel Peck [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 7:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CPAN Modules For all the CPAN modules I have used so far I have simply uncompressed them and used the .pm's as they are. Would someone be kind enough to explain to me why I should or shouldn't use the makefile.pl and test.pl method of installing rather than just copying the .pm's to my lib in the correct directory? TIA Nigel ITM Business Solutions Unit 4 Nine Trees Trading Estate Morthen Road Rotherham S66 9JG Reception Tel: 01709 703288 Fax: 01709 701549 Help Desk Tel:01709 530424 Fax: 01709 702159 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
