At the moment (I just looked) ActiveState has Perl 5.8.7 on the block (I've read that 5.8.8 exists in some form as well). In addition there is a version 5.6.1 available from them. Given that the development of Perl is an ongoing enterprise (Perl 6.xxx is coming soon I read!), why would one want to upgrade to say, 5.8.x, when all the software and modules are written for 5.6.x. Is there a compelling reason (other than it is the "latest") to do an upgrade. The use is primairly an "internal" one, not subject to outside (web) influences which could corrupt it in some way (via a browser interface). The current "project" is in the "if it ani't broke, don't fix it" state running fine. Should I recommend that it be "broken" (there are quite a few linked binaries being used) just for the sake of an upgrade? At the moment, I really can't give a good answer, thus the inquiry.
Thanks.

In reply to Version, version, why change the version. by herby1620

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