Re: Win32::API in perl v5.20.2

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Re^2: Win32::API in perl v5.20.2 by BillKSmith (Monsignor) on Jul 03, 2015 at 17:44 UTC
Thanks to martok, FishMonger, and Laurent_R for the strong recommendation of Strawberry perl. Many years ago, I was deterred from Strawberry by the installation process. I Chose ActiveState, and never looked back. I fresh look today suggests that this should no longer be a problem. I am not quite ready to make the switch yet, but it is great to know that I do have an option! Bill	[reply]
Re^3: Win32::API in perl v5.20.2 by Laurent_R (Canon) on Jul 03, 2015 at 21:38 UTC
Hi Bill, Strawberry also offers a portable version, where everything is contained within a specific directory tree and nothing is changed to your system. In other words, you can install it and test it without having to decide immediately whether you really want to switch. Personally, when working on Windows (i.e. only at home, where I really need a Windows box because I am using some proprietary software applications that only exist on Windows and Mac, but not on Linux)), I prefer using Cygwin (because I prefer a Unix-like environment with a real shell and Unix commands), but I have both ActiveState and Strawberry installed on my PC, Strawberry is really better in terms of module management, IMHO. Anyway, the bottom line is that, with portable Strawberry, you can test it without having to decide to change immediately.	[reply]
Re^4: Win32::API in perl v5.20.2 by Anonymous Monk on Jul 03, 2015 at 21:39 UTC
Strawberry is really better in terms of module management, IMHO. The only difference between the two is brand name and licensing terms and what comes downloaded/preloaded	[reply]
Re^5: Win32::API in perl v5.20.2 by Laurent_R (Canon) on Jul 03, 2015 at 22:06 UTC
Re^6: Win32::API in perl v5.20.2 by Anonymous Monk on Jul 03, 2015 at 22:33 UTC