David Ehresmann wrote: > > If I want to install perl for the computer described below: > > Windows Vista Home Premium > Service Pack 1 > Intel Pentium Dual CPU E2200 2.2GHz 2GB memory > 32-bit > > I would go to ActivePerl and download this: > > ActivePerl-5.10.0.1004-MSWin32-x86-287188 > > Is this the best path or choice to install perl on windows?
Yes, although version 5.8 is still more popular than 5.10. It may be better to install the older version if you are hoping to write software for other people to run, or if you are likely to need some help. > What is the difference between learning perl on windows vs. unix? Very little actually, and ideally as little as possible. A lot of care has been taken to ensure that as many Perl programs as possible will run on most platforms, so that even concepts like forking and file paths have remained mostly consistent. Some people like to ignore all that effort and, for instance, publish command-line solutions that work on only a few platforms, but they are in the minority. HTH, Rob -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://learn.perl.org/
