In addition to the above answers, I would like to say about using Perl in web applications. I've installed and configured Apache 2 with mod_perl 2 (I have got Perl 5.8 on my computer) and Mason but I cannot install Embperl 2 because module for ActivePerl is not exist and doesn't compile under win32, Apache 2 and mod_perl 2. Also, I've had problem with Net::Pcap, but I've found Net::Pcap and Net::PcapUtils in the repository one guy (see here, if you are interested).
But, in general, Perl works under win32 without big problems.
I would like to suggest you IDE for Perl: 
      
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SV* sv_bless(SV* sv, HV* stash);

In reply to Re: Perl for Windows by nite_man
in thread Perl for Windows by perlmon

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