Is Perl Installed?
If you want the capability to update the SSW archive you will need to install
a scripting language called Perl. Provided with the SSW installation is a
Perl package called Mirror. This package uses the FTP protocol to
duplicate a directory hierarchy between the machine it is run on and a remote
host. Installing Perl is not required, however
failure to do so will prevent you from being able to obtain any future SSW
software modifications.
Some Windows 95/98 users may require an additional
download called DCOM. If you need DCOM then Perl will alert you during
installation. Simply abort the installation, download and install DCOM
using the appropriate link below:
DCOM for Windows
95 DCOM for Windows
98
If you find it necessary to install DCOM, reboot
your system after doing so before re-attempting to install Perl.
After setup, delete the Perl installation files from your desktop as
they are no longer
needed.
Installing Perl:
1.) Start your internet browser and go to the URL:
http://www.activestate.com/download/ActivePerl/APi522e.exe
2.) Save the file named
"APi522e.exe" to your Desktop.
4.) Minimize your browser and locate the newly saved file on
your PC Desktop.
5.) Double click on the file to begin the
installation. Click "Next >" on the installation
panel.
6.) Accept the "End-User License Agreement. Click
"Next >".
7.) The default installation will be the directory C:\Perl
(best choice for most users). Use the "Browse" button if you
want to install it elsewhere, otherwise Click "Next >".
8.) Check the box next to "Add Perl to the Path
environment variable".
9.) Check the box next to "Create Perl file extension
association" Click "Next >".
10.) Click the "Install" button. When the installation
is complete click "Finish".
7.) Delete the Perl installation file
from your desktop. You do not need to restart your PC.
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This site last updated:
September/29th/2000