Re^2: Perl 64-bit versions

That said, with so many modules to install, you should have a look into cpanprefs and make a "Bundle"

In general, I found that anything cpan* could install automatically, is available as a ppm from AS. And

\oldperl\ppm profile save \ppmprofile.5.10.1
path = \newperl\bin;...
\newperl\pp profile restore \ppmprofile.5.10.1
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Dealt with most of the 272 ppms in a matter of a few minutes. It took it longer to download the packing list than it did to download and install all the packages that were available.

The problem child(s) are those that won't install automatically. The ones that need manual tweaks to adapt for *nix-isms or 64-bitisms. I keep the source trees (with my modifications) kicking around and can copy them over, but it still requires going through and building them manually -- including doing the dependencies in the right order. It is just a painful process and one I'd rather keep to a minimum.

Keeping up with 5.8.x upgrades was pretty easy. With binary compatibility being maintained, I could just throw the latest version in over the top of the previous and mostly everything just still worked. But with the last half dozen versions having broken binary compatibility 3 times "keeping up" seems to be a game for those that like to spend their time building Perl rather than using it.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'

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.

The start of some sanity?

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Re^3: Perl 64-bit versions by Tux (Canon) on Mar 13, 2012 at 17:34 UTC
The problems that I have seen with 64bitness have diminished to almost neglectable. The most problems I have seen in the incompatibility area are with longdoubles. Enjoy, Have FUN! H.Merijn	[reply]
Re^4: Perl 64-bit versions by Anonymous Monk on Mar 13, 2012 at 18:32 UTC
FWIW, I've got both 32bit & 64bit AS versions (5.14.2) on my box right now. I use the 32bit when I need Win32::API . TJD	[reply]
Re^5: Perl 64-bit versions by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Mar 13, 2012 at 18:51 UTC
I use the 32bit when I need Win32::API . FWIW: Win32::API v0.64 is now available for 64-bit AS (5.10 & 5.14) via PPM from ActiveState; and at least for the things I've tried, works well. With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday' 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. The start of some sanity?	[reply]