if you want the most satisfaction from Perl, run it on Linux

However, if you're working in a Windows-centric environment, Perl can be useful for management tasks and for interacting with installed programs. Sure there are alternatives (DOS, VBscripts, power shell, etc.), but I often times I prefer Perl.

Anyways, I'm not trying to pick sides in the Windows vs. *nix debate of which is better. Just wanted to point out that Perl in a predominately Windows environment can still be very useful and provide a lot of satisfaction.

I think it's best to know how to use multiple tools and grab the one that you think is best for the job. That's my 2 cents.

Despite what I typed above, I do have to admit that there are a number of built-in Perl functions that whose name/syntax/functionality are more *nix-like, which I admit supports your argument that "Perl was designed to run on Linux and Unix platforms".

In reply to Re^3: what is the difference between perl scripting in windows and linux by dasgar
in thread what is the difference between perl scripting in windows and linux by Anonymous Monk

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