Derek Byrne wrote: > Hi, > In the process of trying to get perl modules installed, I downloaded over > 300 Activestate specific perl modules and they work fine (of the ones I've > used). > Now, I've read somewhere that the perl modules which are located on CPAN > are not directly compatible with ActiveState's version of Perl, without the > use of a make program.. > I'm running Perl on Win2k.. which tools do I need? > > db
More accurate to say that they are difficult to get [or possibly inaccesible] through PPM. PPM uses modules already packaged for the target OS. Perl still has the CPAN shell utility for accessing modules from or through the CPAN site. One caveat on using the CPAN shell: On the first run, the shell will offer manual configuration, with a default of "Yes". Just say "No". Manual configuaration is for those who have specialized needs for their Perl configuration. Much better to let the CPAN shell figure out for itself what local facilities are needed for its proper functioning. These options can later be adjusted from the shell, using the "o conf [OPT]" command. your_prompt> perl -MCPAN -e shell cpan shell -- CPAN exploration and modules installation (v1.61) ReadLine support available (try 'install Bundle::CPAN') cpan> help ..will get you started. HTH, Joseph -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
