Perl compiler recommendations

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

Can anyone recommend any Perl compilers other than Perl2Exe or PerlApp?

I need one that can successfully compile in and run DBD::Sybase - Perl2Exe isn't working, IndigoStar aren't replying and PerlApp is too expensive (I work for a large Dilbert-style multinational.)

Any recommendations welcome.

Thanks,
David

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Re: Perl compiler recommendations by MrCromeDome (Deacon) on May 09, 2002 at 16:15 UTC
It's not a compiler, per se, and it's a bit time-consuming, but check out this node from tye. It should explain how to do what you are looking to do, no purchase of anything required :) If, however, you require an opaque binary, then I suggest you follow Merlyn's advice (from the Llama book): "The real way to keep your secret algorithm a secret is, alas, to apply the proper number of attorneys; they can write a license that says 'you can do this with the code, but you can't do that. And if you break our rules, we've got the proper number of attorneys to ensure that you'll regret it.'" Hope this helps, MrCromeDome	[reply]

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Re: Perl compiler recommendations
by MrCromeDome (Deacon) on May 09, 2002 at 16:15 UTC

this node

If, however, you require an opaque binary, then I suggest you follow Merlyn's advice (from the Llama book): "The real way to keep your secret algorithm a secret is, alas, to apply the proper number of attorneys; they can write a license that says 'you can do this with the code, but you can't do that. And if you break our rules, we've got the proper number of attorneys to ensure that you'll regret it.'"

Hope this helps,
MrCromeDome

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