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

What are the .bs files (for) in perl package distributions?

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Re: What are .bs files?
by stevieb (Canon) on Jul 07, 2016 at 18:20 UTC
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Re: What are .bs files?
by Marshall (Canon) on Jul 07, 2016 at 18:23 UTC
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Re: What are .bs files? (Follow up Q:Does any module use them?)
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Jul 07, 2016 at 18:47 UTC

    Does anyone know of any package on any platform that uses a non-zero .bs file?

    With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
    Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
    "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :)
    In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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        the empty bs files on win32 appear to have been finally eliminated in 2015

        That's great to hear. A potential exploit closed; on my platform at least.

        Thanks for posting.

        With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
        Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
        "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :)
        In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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