Re: Perl modules

["M.Lewis" <cajun@cajuninc.com>]

Kelly Clowers wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 19:15, Celejar <celejar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:04:28 -0600
> > "M.Lewis" <cajun@cajuninc.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Recently, I needed to install a perl module that I was not able to find
> > > with synaptic or aptitude using the 'normal' repositories. I believe the
> > > module was File::Find::Path.
> > >
> > > I know I can install this module via CPAN. Is this the recommended
> > > method when a module is not available in the 'normal' repositories?
> > There's apparently a tool called 'dh-make-perl'.  I've never used it,
> > but here's a guide:
> >
> > http://www.debian-administration.org/articles/78
>
> I have used dh-make-perl, and found it very straight-forward,
> despite having little perl knowledge and no .deb making
> knowledge. I highly recommend it.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Kelly Clowers

Thanks Kelly, Celejar and Ken. I will give this a whirl. Looks simple.

Thanks,
Mike

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