Re: Trying to use old source code

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Re^2: Trying to use old source code by Corion (Patriarch) on Jul 23, 2018 at 13:16 UTC
No. The use statement (as documented), specifies the minimum Perl version needed, see the `use VERSION` section of use. Maybe you could tell us what exact problems you encounter when running the code, as basically every version of Perl released within the last 15 years should be able to run this code, provided the required modules and other files are in place.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^2: Trying to use old source code by haukex (Archbishop) on Jul 23, 2018 at 13:16 UTC
I would have to run perl 5.005 A `use VERSION;` statement just specifies the minimum Perl version needed. There have been some changes that aren't backwards compatible (usually with deprecation cycles), but to know if you're encountering any of those, you'd have to tell us exactly what problems you're having. Also, note that even old versions of Perl are available via perlbrew. Update: For some general advice on moving from an older to a newer Perl, see e.g. [SOLVED]:Upgrading Perl 5.8 program to 5.22.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^2: Trying to use old source code by LanX (Saint) on Jul 23, 2018 at 13:16 UTC
... because??? Cheers Rolf _{(addicted to the Perl Programming Language :) Wikisyntax for the Monastery FootballPerl is like chess, only without the dice}	[reply]