I too liked the distribution method. I suggested to Paul Graham that another script ("update.pl" perhaps?) be included in the distribution, that could connect to the POPFile download repository and automatically update the user's installed version if necessary.

Perl already has all the modules that would be necessary (e.g. the MD5 digest module you mentioned) to make this happen securely, now it just needs someone capable enough to pull it off - it's a little too much for me right now, unfortunately.

Jon

Update: hmmm, does Digest::MD5 use C code? If so that would be at odds with the distribution philosophy of using Perl-only code (no compiler requirement)...

Update II: oops... yes, credit does indeed go to John Graham-Cumming. Thanks again shotgunefx.