in reply to perl threads and perl versions

What do you get if you do perl -Mthreads -le'print $threads::VERSION' ?

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Re^2: perl threads and perl versions
by markseger (Beadle) on Feb 14, 2011 at 16:28 UTC
    aha! the system with the problem is running threads 1.07 and the one that works is 1.81! So should I just assume the problem IS with the threads version? Of course the challenge is which version fixed the problem. any clues on that one? -mark
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      Of course the challenge is which version fixed the problem. any clues on that one?

      The "problem" is that you are trying to use functions that were not a part of the module at that time.

      Any version after 1.59 will not give the error you posted. But I strongly advise going for the latest version available when you upgrade.

      Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
      "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
      In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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        excellent, and I do agree with your comments about going with the latest. only problem is I can't control what people run on their boxes when they run my code nor can I easily dictate. -mark
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