They let you install openssl, additional Perl modules and more without hassle, but when it comes to installing a seperate perl-interpreter which will not interfere with operations (which can not be said for the openssl software and the additional modules in production!) it's a nogo?!
If that's really the case, then the only thing you can do is compile the sources with the AIX C compiler...
Paul
Comment on Re^3: Net::SSLeay on AIX - make problems
I'm afraid thats exactly the case. I never said it was logical. The point being that certain classes of software have to be impacted and tested. Following up a dependency for a component by installing something that isn't there already is (sort of) OK, but a new version of e.g. perl, even in parallel, is not. The AIX C compiler is also a no no, as it requires a license, with associated cost, but thanks anyway.