How to use the Perl Module Finance::QuoteDB?

jdlev has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

I've been trying to figure out how to setup a program that will load historical market index information (like the S&P500) into a mysql database so I can do some back testing on it. Where do I start to be able to use the commands in this module:

http://cpan.uwinnipeg.ca/htdocs/Finance-QuoteDB/Finance/QuoteDB.html

I love it when a program comes together - jdhannibal

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Re: How to use the Perl Module Finance::QuoteDB? by jethro (Monsignor) on Aug 18, 2009 at 23:32 UTC
Did you take a look at the source of the frontend script 'fqdb' mentioned in the Synopsis? It is quite easy to read and shows how to use the module.	[reply]