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As of two weeks ago I was able to download Perl ppm modules into my \perl\bin on my NT workstation. Now I cant download any modules with the same message error: 
                         C:\bin>ppm
                         PPM interactive shell (2.1.5) - type 'help' f
+or
                         available commands.
                         PPM> install Net::SMTP
                         Install package 'Net-SMTP?' (y/N): y
                         Installing package 'Net-SMTP'...
                         Error installing package 'Net-SMTP': Could no
+t
                         locate a PPD file for package Net
                         -SMTP
                         PPM> install DBD-ODBC
                         Install package 'DBD-ODBC?' (y/N): Y
                         Installing package 'DBD-ODBC'...
                         Error installing package 'DBD-ODBC': Could no
+t
                         locate a PPD file for package DBD
                         -ODBC

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I do work in an area with a firewall, BUT I never had any problems until recently AND I can download anything anywhere exept can't get the packages in my ppm! I tried downloading and then unzipping modules from CPAN but still get same error messages when I try and intall the modules. Also reinstalled perl and still same errors.
I also tried the set_HTTP_proxy.... in DOS but still no luck.

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Re: Cant install modules
by Maestro_007 (Hermit) on Mar 11, 2002 at 19:35 UTC
    I believe the problem you're having is that a PPD file for Net::SMTP does not exist (anywhere).

    Have you tried installing using the CPAN shell? I find it much more reliable, if you have the appropriate MAKE utility (probably nmake).

    It comes standard with ActiveState's distribution. Here's the command line: 

    >perl -MCPAN -e shell

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    It will ask you lots of questions to begin with, but once they're answered it should be configured properly going forward.

    After you get it configured, try the following: 

    >install Net::SMTP

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    If there are any more problems after that, there is ample documentation for the CPAN module at perldoc CPAN or here at the Monastery.

    Hope this helps!

    MM

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(crazyinsomniac) Re: Cant install modules
by crazyinsomniac (Prior) on Mar 11, 2002 at 21:06 UTC
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