To expand on lhoward's points, consider some of the basics in developing a large project: Presumably, the specifications are already done, or else you wouldn't necessarily be at the stage of choosing modules. The other issues, however, can be broken out on a very detailed level ... and should be. Proper work up front guarantees a lower TCO. Since many Perl modules are huge, you even find that the one module function you want is not cost-effective. If that's the case, you should be fair and not insist upon using it.

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Ovid

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In reply to (Ovid) RE: Getting managers to accept Perl modules by Ovid
in thread Getting managers to accept Perl modules by Fastolfe

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