I am not saying don't expand perl's utilization. What I am saying, is that if it ain't the right tool for the job, use the right tool, instead of banging on a screw with a hammer, get a damned screwdriver, don't try to use a nail, when a screw is what you were asked for. If you see something that can be improved in perl, improve perl. I can CERTAINLY see improving perl to fit a situational problem. What I can't see is using it in a project that you don't think can be accomplished with it, it just doesn't make sense.

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