in reply to perl 5.8.0 vs perl 5.8.2 on AIX

And this is yet another example why many people recommend you compile your own separate application copy of Perl and use that instead of the OS' copy (as it'll insulate you from having to change both OS versions and your application simultaneously).

The cake is a lie.
The cake is a lie.
The cake is a lie.

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Re^2: perl 5.8.0 vs perl 5.8.2 on AIX
by smiffy (Pilgrim) on Oct 29, 2008 at 03:28 UTC

    Amen to that. After some pretty horrible experiences, I now keep my application Perl (self-compiled) well clear of my system Perl (liable to surprise upgrades). This also means that I can develop with Perl 5.10 when the distribution still thinks that 5.8.8 is the latest and greatest.

    <sigh/> I miss my AIX. Wonder if I should look out for an old RS/6000 on eBay. Ah, nostalgia ain't what it used to be.

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