Perl interpreter

[RPrinceton]

Hi everyone,
I need some advice. I understand that you can actually install PERL on a Windows machine. I would like to do this to checkout the syntax of my Perl scripts before installing them on my website. I would like to obtain the least obtrusive and easiest version to install. I have explored the options and some and the terminology is overwhelming. Can someone tell me exactly what I need to run Perl scripts on my Windows machine? Thx in advance.
Regards,
Randall Princeton

 

[tviman]

Try ActiveState Perl for Win32:

http://www.ActiveState.com/ActivePerl/

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!

 

[ishnid]

That should be enough if you're just checking syntax. If you want to run the scripts to see how they appear in a browser, you'll also need some type of webserver, such as Apache.

 

[Nebbish]

tviman's suggestion is probably what you're looking for. ActiveState also comes with an excellent module-installation tool if you need to add additional modules to the package.

-Nick

 

[PaulTEG]

syntax checking on 'doze, and for production on *nix

Word of Warning, not all modules are available via PPM (perl Package Manager from AS) for windows. Even some modules installed through CPAN will cr@p on 'Doze

http://www.tek-tips.com/faq.cfm?pid=219

But 95%+ you should get on alright

--Paul

It's important in life to always strike a happy medium, so if you see someone with a crystal ball, and a smile on their face ... smack the fecker