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authorAndy Dougherty <doughera@lafayette.edu>2004-06-01 12:25:48 -0400
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Re: [perl #29765] PERL-5.8.4 INSTALL
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@@ -61,9 +61,6 @@ See pod/perlbook.pod for more information.
Please read all the directions below before you proceed any further, and
then follow them carefully.
-After you have unpacked your kit, you should have all the files listed
-in MANIFEST.
-
Installation
1) Detailed instructions are in the file "INSTALL", which you should
@@ -76,19 +73,12 @@ corresponding README.
3) IMPORTANT! Help save the world! Communicate any problems and suggested
patches to perlbug@perl.org so we can keep the world in sync.
If you have a problem, there's someone else out there who either has had
-or will have the same problem. It's usually helpful if you send the
-output of the "myconfig" script in the main perl directory.
-
-If you've succeeded in compiling perl, the perlbug script in the "utils"
-subdirectory can be used to help mail in a bug report.
-
-If possible, send in patches such that the patch program will apply them.
-Context diffs are the best, then normal diffs. Don't send ed scripts--
-I've probably changed my copy since the version you have.
+or will have the same problem. See the section on "Reporting Problems"
+in the INSTALL file.
The latest versions of perl are always available on the various CPAN
(Comprehensive Perl Archive Network) sites around the world.
-See <URL:http://www.cpan.org/src/>.
+See http://www.cpan.org/src/ .
Just a personal note: I want you to know that I create nice things like this