This is not a Perl question, but a Linux question. Here are the steps you need to make:

1) get a good book on Linux administration
2) read it and understand it (especially the part about upgrading software)
3) follow the instructions

OR

1) download the Perl 5.8.3 rpm (if your distro uses RPM)
2) cd to directory you downloaded the rpm to
3) su -
4) rpm -Uvh <rpm>

Note: You want to be careful doing this. I have heard of situations where upgrading Perl "breaks" other things. So make sure you have your ducks in a row before you upgrade.

davidj

In reply to Re: Upgrade perl by davidj
in thread Upgrade perl by Anonymous Monk

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