Does anyone here have much experience using XML::SAX::PurePerl? I'm looking for a pure-perl (no c requirements whatsoever) xml parser. The docs warn that it is very slow, and buggy. Is it still usable? Are we talking Redhat buggy, or Microsoft buggy? Are there any better alternatives out there?

I also noticed a search on cpan turns up two XML::SAX::PurePerl, a 0.12v released in nov 2002, and a 0.80 released in nov 2001 - which one should I be using?

My reason for a pure-perl xml parser is to avoid any module installs and provide a single package for the job. Should I be looking at other options? Thank you for your input.

In reply to XML::SAX::PurePerl experience by Anonymous Monk

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