We're building a new linux box to replace several other boxes. I wrote code to roll up lists of CPAN modules on ten boxes, and I have a list of over two thousand unique module names (not taking REVS into account which would be an even longer list). The intent on the new box would be to have the UNION of all module names on all boxes which is this list.

The new box will have Perl 5.8.26 . I will toss out modules already on the new box which will cut down the list, but it will still be very long.

I wonder - is there a way to write a script that I can run with su to attempt to install all the modules?

TYVM all , your kind consideration of my dumbness is most appreciated!

In reply to loading >>1 CPAN modules by misterperl

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