Learned One's:

My question relates to a script (or script's) that I am trying to create, to accomplish the following:

<<connect to remote, "smart panels" via a conventional modem>>
<<download data to a file>>
<<manipulate this data for graphing and processing purposes>>

My Perl knowledge is still very basic. I have gained some insight in to sockets and networks, but need to do more work in order to become competent at this.

Although I usually work with Windows and Active State Perl I have managed to get a Linux distribution running on a network, with my windows box; I am still learning the basics of Linux.

I am contemplating using the following modules:

Device::Modem which is described as <PRE-ALPHA> software.

Chart::pie which requires David Bonner's Chart module, and Lincoln Stein's GD module

Is this a good way to go? Although I only want to graph temperature against time: for a start, I plan on doing more sophisticated graphing routines later on; pie and bar graphs etc; maybe some three dimensional stuff as well.

What would be my most useful development platform?

Monks: I am looking for advice on module selection; their are many graph modules available at CPAN.

NOTE: I find that if I work on a project above my current skill level (which is what I am doing) I learn quicker than when I just read a book, or practice from a tutorial.

I will post some code when I develop my ideas a little further.

emcs

The dogs bark; but the caravan rolls on.

In reply to Module Selection by emcs

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