in reply to problem with cpan configuration

Then you need to reconfigure CPAN. Start the CPAN shell and type

o conf init

Or alternatively, install a local copy of the CPAN using CPAN::Mini.

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Re^2: problem with cpan configuration
by ansh batra (Friar) on Oct 17, 2011 at 08:35 UTC
    i have done o conf init but still nothing changed
    i dnt know y it is not asking me for username and password?
    may be it is taking some default username and password
    can you help in .wgetrc file in root???

      Please consult with your system administrator on how to reach the outside internet and what settings are necessary.