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Regarding the speed dimension, note that any XS module you install needs to be compiled with the same settings and flags your current Perl was built with. That's a rule for not compromising stability. I don't know how one installs XS modules in Windows with a pre-built Perl binary. From what I read here, Perl binary providers should also provide compiler and other tools necessary. In that case the advice of anonymonk is good. So, install something that gives you access to compiler tools and then fetch Perl from source and *try* to compile that with the tools you now have. Benchmarks should guide you.

But the best advice one can possibly give you is to run away from Windows and use a proper OS.

bw, bliako

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Re^2: Windows precompiled binaries or DIY compile
by syphilis (Archbishop) on Sep 26, 2023 at 10:14 UTC
    But the best advice one can possibly give you is to run away from Windows and use a proper OS.

    Heh - don't let the truth get in the way of a piece of glib bullshit.
    To the OP - I think bliako meant that's the best advice that he is capable of giving.

    Cheers,
    Rob
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      I appreciate that you have provided a very clear solution to this question: Re: Windows precompiled binaries or DIY compile

      But just because perl devs have done good work it does not make Windows a workable platform. I think you are missing the forest for a plastic swiss-cheese tree with advertisement banners all over continuaslly feeding me CNN news. With all respect.

      bw, bliako

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Re^2: Windows precompiled binaries or DIY compile
by Polyglot (Chaplain) on Sep 27, 2023 at 03:14 UTC
    But the best advice one can possibly give you is to run away from Windows and use a proper OS.

    I'll second this. Good advice, indeed. Unfortunately, some are less inclined to give up their indulgences; and once in awhile it's necessary to go with the second-best solution, i.e. accommodate them as best as one can. It occurs to me that this is precisely what Strawberry Perl attempts to do.

    Blessings,

    ~Polyglot~

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