How to get site_perl directory

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

Dear Monks

Could any one please explain the use of "/usr/lib64/perl5/site_perl/5.8.8/x86_64-linux-thread-multi" directory? How to install this site_perl?

Thanks

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Re: How to get site_perl directory by cdarke (Prior) on Oct 13, 2009 at 09:14 UTC
site_perl contains any modules you have installed yourself - you might not have one if you have not installed any. Do you have a specific issue that requires it? Update: see also Perl module install sub-directories: perl5, site_perl, perl5/site_perl	[reply]
Re^2: How to get site_perl directory by Anonymous Monk on Oct 13, 2009 at 09:21 UTC
I have to copy a downloaded perl module which is related to IVR into this directory. But when I searched in machine it was not there. So how can I install that site_perl? Thanks	[reply]
Re^3: How to get site_perl directory by ww (Archbishop) on Oct 13, 2009 at 13:37 UTC
Depends on what you mean by "downloaded." If that's "copied it whole from some other machine," the odds are against you: If it's a pure perl modules, you may have a shot, but even that's not guaranteed (because the module itself may have dependancies you don't have) See Yes, even you can use CPAN (by Tanktalus]) and holli's A guide to installing modules for Win32.	[reply]
Re^3: How to get site_perl directory by cdarke (Prior) on Oct 13, 2009 at 10:29 UTC
`mkdir '/usr/lib64/perl5/site_perl/5.8.8/x86_64-linux-thread-multi'`, probably under root. However it is usually better to allow the `make install` install it there rather than to copy it. Why does it have to be in that particular directory?	[reply] [d/l] [select]