in reply to @INC usage and $* help

http://search.cpan.org/dist/perl-5.8.1/pod/perlvar.pod#$* How is the default @INC constructed?

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Re^2: @INC usage and $* help
by lloder174 (Novice) on Nov 19, 2009 at 23:23 UTC

    Many thanks! I now know why the @INC has references to perl 5.8 directories which are no longer there!

      It doesn't hurt and it simplifies upgrading by saving you from reinstalling "pure perl" modules.