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diff --git a/dist/IO/README b/dist/IO/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e4d9dfad55 --- /dev/null +++ b/dist/IO/README @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +This is the perl5 IO distribution. + +This distribution is included in the perl5 core distribution. You should +only need to install this distribution if it is newer than your perl +installation. + +To install this distribution you will need access rights to the perl +install ation on your system, as it overwrites your currently installed +version of IO. + +This distribution relies upon the Socket module (version 1.3), which is +avaliable from CPAN. Although you should not need to get this if your +version of perl is fairly recent, as Socket is also distributed in the +core perl distribution. + +If you do not have the required modules, you will see a warning when +the Makefile is built. + +To build, test and install this distribution type: + + perl Makefile.PL + make test + make install + +Share and Enjoy! +Graham Barr <gbarr@pobox.com> + |