bootstrap parameter

useopenid has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

What is a "bootstrap parameter"? When I google it, all I see are either specific module conflicts from the all too common "does not match bootstrap parameter" error or a vague "installed version of perl" reference. Perl's got an almost overly specific method of handling versioning - why isn't it finding the right module for the version of perl that's being used? Thanks!

Comment on bootstrap parameter

Replies are listed 'Best First'.
Re: bootstrap parameter by Khen1950fx (Canon) on Jan 20, 2013 at 22:13 UTC
First, take a look at: DynaLoader. Second, take a look at the `bootstrap()` function. If the Perl-space version number doesn't match the version number in the XS code generated by `xsubpp`, it'll croak with the error message.	[reply] [d/l] [select]
Re: bootstrap parameter by Anonymous Monk on Jan 21, 2013 at 07:30 UTC
Perl's got an almost overly specific method of handling versioning - why isn't it finding the right module for the version of perl that's being used? Because you didn't copy the right file in the right place or something like that?	[reply]