I am ok with installing active state and compiling there as well.

The ActiveState tool will cost some bucks. It doesn't compile to ASM code or C code or anything like that. It can make an executable image for a platform. I haven't done it myself, but the tool can make a Unix image on a Windows platform, etc. (or so I hear). But you are into making an image per platform...and that's a hassle.

I use this to distribute Windows programs for folks who know nothing of Perl and don't have it on their systems. This will not protect your source code although breaking the ActiveState encryption in the latest versions is "non- trivial". The open source "packers" are far easier to "break". Basically, I use PerlApp to deliver a .exe file to folks who don't even know what Perl is. And it works great for that. I don't expect it to protect my source code or run faster (its actually a bit slower). I do it that way because it is a single file that is easy to use.

In reply to Re: Best perl compiler?? by Marshall
in thread Best perl compiler?? by diamondsandperls

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