Re^3: Building a CPAN module with User Inputs

Except that in this case, his real question "how do I ask something from the user when installing a module" still hasn't been answered - everyone is focussing on an irrelevant detail.

Also, I didn't suggest to him to ask a more detailed question. I just suggested to him to change some details to not trigger responses that don't help him to answer his question.

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Re^4: Building a CPAN module with User Inputs by massa (Hermit) on Oct 28, 2008 at 12:26 UTC
no one is focusing on irrelevant detail -- everyone is focusing on the right answer, that is: "you shouldn't do that". kind of like: "How do I aim for my toe with a .38 revolver?" -- "you shouldn't do that, here is a pair of nail-trim scissors". []s, HTH, Massa (κς,πμ,πλ)	[reply]
Re^5: Building a CPAN module with User Inputs by herveus (Prior) on Oct 29, 2008 at 14:12 UTC
Howdy! "Don't do that" is not the unitary "right" answer. There exist a range of circumstances where it is appropriate and/or necessary to interact with the user during the installation process in order to properly build the module. It may be that the input can be scripted or put in a configuration file, but it's not always appropriate to insist that the user create that from whole cloth up front. Fortunately, answers that speak to the question have been offered. yours, Michael	[reply]
Re^4: Building a CPAN module with User Inputs by Anonymous Monk on Oct 28, 2008 at 13:54 UTC
Why didn't you answer it?	[reply]