Re: Toper variable question

From: Jared Still <jkstill_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2004 15:10:33 -0800
Message-ID: <bf4638041124151034f8e185@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 08:35:07 -0000, Hallas, John, Tech Dev <john.hallas_at_gb.vodafone.co.uk> wrote:
> Isn't the presence of modules one of the great exasberations (sp?) of =
> Perl
> One one hand there seems to be a module for everything, on the other you =
> need to be always down loading new modules.

The alternative would be a monolith.

You don't really want that, do you?

If setup PPM/CPAN so as to install dependant modules, it really isn't that big a deal to install modules.

>
> It amazes me that DBI does not as part of a standard install =
> (Activatestate at least).=20

They are always behind anyway. If possible, use a *nux box for the majority of your Perl work, you will be happier.

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Received on Wed Nov 24 2004 - 17:06:15 CST