which perl??

amt167 · - Joined: 02 Jun 2002 Posts: 75

i need to install perl with the folling requirements:

Perl 5.6.0 or above with the DBI and DBD::mysql modules

does any one know where i can get it and which package i need.

thx in advance

The-Hunter · - Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 74 Location: Virginia, USA

you can download ActivePerl from:

http://www.activestate.com/Products/Download/Download.plex?id=ActivePerl

and the DBI and the DBD::MYSQL modules come with ActivePerl you just need to run the install with the Perl Package Manager (PPM).

Hope this helps.
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amt167 · - Joined: 02 Jun 2002 Posts: 75

thanks for that when i clicked your link it took me to the download page i have already downloaded one of these packages which one do i need to download cos i get this error message when i try to run the app im using on the server.

Fatal error: Can't locate DBI.pm in @INC (@INC contains: C:/Perl/lib C:/Perl/site/lib .) at easyhost.setup line 10.

The-Hunter · - Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 74 Location: Virginia, USA

ok ... you can download and install either one ... i think the 5.6.1 is the most current/stable version at this time. then to install other packages goto a command prompt ... then type 'ppm' (without the quotes) and then you should have a perl command promt (ppm>) then type 'install dbi' (without the quotes) and then it will ask you to confirm it ... type 'y'. then it will decompress the package and install it. then do the same for the other package except use 'DBD::MYSQL' instead of 'DBI'. if you have any other questions or need more help ... just let me know.
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aprelium · - Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Posts: 6800

amt167,

Search for DBI on these forums and you'll find how to install these modules.
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