Re^2: perl -MCPAN on windows: Should I even try?

Thanks jZed. I have some questions.

What does having the "M$ compiler" involve? EG, does it involve buying visual studio? What is the most economical way to get hold of the M$ Compiler? Is there a free way?

Secondly, I wanted Class::DBI::mysql, not DBD::mysql. Did you misread my question, or did I misunderstand your answer?? (I'm a complete DBI newbie.)

And again, thanks.

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Re^3: perl -MCPAN on windows: Should I even try? by jZed (Prior) on Aug 15, 2005 at 16:16 UTC
You'll need DBI and DBD::mysql in order to use Class::DBI::mysql. As for compilers, the safe way is to use Visual Studio, a messy and complicated way is available for free, I documented it here: Free MSVC tools + Activestate to compile CPAN Modules	[reply]
Re^3: perl -MCPAN on windows: Should I even try? by Joost (Canon) on Aug 15, 2005 at 16:17 UTC
I believe the (free) visual C++ toolkit should be enough to build perl modules - you might need to get nmake etc seperately - I haven't tried it in ages, but AFAIK all the microsoft tools you need to build perl and modules for win32 are available for free. "What should it profit a man, if he should win a flame war, yet lose his cool?"	[reply]
Re^3: perl -MCPAN on windows: Should I even try? by ikegami (Patriarch) on Aug 15, 2005 at 16:16 UTC
As far as I know, Microsoft's C/C++ compiler only comes with Visual C++ and Visual Studio. I don't know if it makes a difference which version you get (6 -vs- .NET), but I think both will work. Class::DBI::mysql uses DBD::mysql, so if you want Class::DBI::mysql, you need to install both.	[reply]