Topic: New Perl modules?!?

[Patrick Heiniger]

Hi

I tried to install some perl modules. Unfortunatly, I didn't work because there is no compiler nor the make-Tool installed. I even don't know if other packages are required! Does anybody know, which tools i should install to be able to compile and install new perl modules?

Thanks a lot!!!
Patrick

[Charlie Brady]

Patrick Heiniger wrote:

> I tried to install some perl modules. Unfortunatly, I didn't
> work because there is no compiler nor the make-Tool installed.
> I even don't know if other packages are required! Does anybody
> know, which tools i should install to be able to compile and
> install new perl modules?

The first thing that I'd advise is for you to look at the RedHat CPAN collections in their powertools collection - the modules that you want may be available in RPM format, so you can install them directly from the net. I'd encourage you to use RPMs if you can - RPM is very good package management technology and lets you add, delete upgrade packages easily and reliably.

If you don't find RPMs of the modules you want, then just installing the gmake RPM from a RedHat mirror site or CDROm may be all you need. Most perl modules don't need a compiler.

Charlie