I still haven't run into any real problems with Tk and exe's. What problems have you heard? I read up on the threads previously mentioned above and don't see any issues there either.

In any the case, I just wouldn't rule it out. The principle I follow is to program for the user base you will be distributing too. If the majority of users will not have Perl on their systems, then convert to EXE. If it is for your local company, and not many machines, stick with perl script. Anywhere in between, just think about your decision carefully. :-)

Good luck.
Zucan

The program I was going to write (I wouldn't spend the time on it unless I was sure it would be worthwhile) was going to be a link between an online database (for more info, GMS(Might be down, server is moving)) and a users computer, so that people in a hurry wouldn't need to go through the web-interface.

I have studied the Tk module enough to think I could make what I needed with it, given some time, but since it would be distributed to people that probably don't have perl...

The problems with TK were mentioned in perlfaq3 I think.. or it could be something else I read...

But, what's this Win32::GUI? I've never heard of it.
(Yes, it's Win32 that the program would need to run on)


"Wierd things happen, get used to it"

Flame ~ Lead Programmer: GMS
http://gms.uoe.org

Have a look at Win32::GUI and do a Super Search for "Win32 GUI" in text and title.

cheers

tachyon

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