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An alternative to Text::CSV is Text::xSV, which is written in pure Perl and very easy to understand (once you get past a few advanced constructs). Text::CSV also has a pure Perl version, but it's not as easy to understand. YMMV

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Then there are Damian modules.... *sigh* ... that's not about being less-lazy -- that's about being on some really good drugs -- you know, there is no spoon. - flyingmoose

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