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If you are intimidated by code changes, as suggested by chromatic, here is an alternative.

Add the following line BEFORE any line that gives you that syntax error: 

no strict "subs";

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Of course, this is NOT good/recommended programming practice, but, if you are a perl novice, it will help you get past the immediate issues, until you get more comfortable with code changes and "real" corrections.

P.S. You can use certain (limited) html markup, such as the <p> tag, to format your writeup. See Writeup Formatting Tips for details.

Update: Redacted - please see notes in my next post below..

             I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it.
                   -SNL

In reply to Re: aborted due Compilation error (!!??) by NetWallah
in thread aborted due Compilation error (!!??) by franky

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