>>>>> "km" == km <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
km> how fast are the perl executables when compared with perl scripts and km> also when compared with C executable on linux ? meta-response to all responders on this thread - See, this is exactly why we should *NOT* answer the original question until we determine *why* the question is asked. reponse to question: The FAQ states, and I repeat, that "compiling" a Perl program into a C binary does nothing to speed up the execution of a Perl program, because a Perl program is already compiled *every time* before it is run. All you end up doing by creating a C binary from Perl is (a) reducing portability and (b) saving the miniscule time it takes to compile, and probably (c) increasing the amount of disk storage *and startup time* for small scripts. In other words, *don't*. *Don't* use any of the suggested methods to "compile" your script. If you are interested in a portable bundling system to allow your program to be distributed and installed on similar architectures but without installing all of Perl, look at PAR in the CPAN. Dare I repeat... *don't* use perlcc. *Don't* use perl2exe. *Don't* do this for "speed". (Other responders, please note this answer... I'm tired of repeating it. :) -- Randal L. Schwartz - Stonehenge Consulting Services, Inc. - +1 503 777 0095 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <URL:http://www.stonehenge.com/merlyn/> Perl/Unix/security consulting, Technical writing, Comedy, etc. etc. See PerlTraining.Stonehenge.com for onsite and open-enrollment Perl training! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
