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diff --git a/pod/perlfaq.pod b/pod/perlfaq.pod index bb1935e3dc..f892238c02 100644 --- a/pod/perlfaq.pod +++ b/pod/perlfaq.pod @@ -1,72 +1,79 @@ =head1 NAME -perlfaq - frequently asked questions about Perl ($Date: 2005/12/30 15:04:07 $) +perlfaq - frequently asked questions about Perl =head1 DESCRIPTION -The perlfaq is divided into several documents based on topics. A table -of contents is at the end of this document. +The perlfaq comprises several documents that answer the most commonly +asked questions about Perl and Perl programming. It's divided by topic +into nine major sections outlined in this document. =head2 Where to get the perlfaq -Extracts of the perlfaq are posted regularly to -comp.lang.perl.misc. It is available on many web sites: -http://www.perldoc.com/ and http://faq.perl.org/ +The perlfaq comes with the standard Perl distribution, so if you have Perl +you should have the perlfaq. You should also have the C<perldoc> tool +that let's you read the L<perlfaq>: -=head2 How to contribute to the perlfaq + $ perldoc perlfaq -You may mail corrections, additions, and suggestions to -perlfaq-workers@perl.org . This alias should not be used to -I<ask> FAQs. It's for fixing the current FAQ. Send -questions to the comp.lang.perl.misc newsgroup. You can -view the source tree at http://cvs.perl.org/cvsweb/perlfaq/ -(which is outside of the main Perl source tree). The CVS -repository notes all changes to the FAQ. +Besides your local system, you can find the perlfaq on the web, including +at http://perldoc.perl.org/ . -=head2 What will happen if you mail your Perl programming problems to the authors +The perlfaq is an evolving document and you can read the latest version +at http://faq.perl.org/ . The perlfaq-workers periodically post extracts +of the latest perlfaq to comp.lang.perl.misc. -Your questions will probably go unread, unless they're -suggestions of new questions to add to the FAQ, in which -case they should have gone to the perlfaq-workers@perl.org -instead. +You can view the source tree at +http://cvs.perl.org/viewcvs/cvs-public/perlfaq/ (which is outside of the +main Perl source tree). The CVS repository notes all changes to the FAQ +and holds the latest version of the working documents and may vary +significantly from the version distributed with the latest version of +Perl. Check the repository before sending your corrections. -You should have read section 2 of this faq. There you would -have learned that comp.lang.perl.misc is the appropriate -place to go for free advice. If your question is really -important and you require a prompt and correct answer, you -should hire a consultant. +=head2 How to contribute to the perlfaq -=head1 Credits +You can mail corrections, additions, and suggestions to +C<< <perlfaq-workers AT perl DOT org> >>. The perlfaq volunteers use this +address to coordinate their efforts and track the perlfaq development. +They appreciate your contributions to the FAQ but do not have time to +provide individual help, so don't use this address to ask FAQs. -The original perlfaq was written by Tom Christiansen, then expanded -by collaboration between Tom and Nathan Torkington. The current -document is maintained by the perlfaq-workers (perlfaq-workers@perl.org). -Several people have contributed answers, corrections, and comments. +The perlfaq server posts extracts of the perlfaq to that newsgroup every +6 hours (or so), and the community of volunteers reviews and updates the +answers. If you'd like to help review and update the answers, check out +comp.lang.perl.misc. -=head1 Author and Copyright Information +=head2 What will happen if you mail your Perl programming problems to the authors? -Copyright (c) 1997-2005 Tom Christiansen, Nathan Torkington, and -other contributors noted in the answers. +The perlfaq-workers like to keep all traffic on the perlfaq-workers list +so that everyone can see the work being done (and the work that needs to +be done). The mailing list serves as an official record. If you email the +authors or maintainers directly, you'll probably get a reply asking you +to post to the mailing list. If you don't get a reply, it probably means +that the person never saw the message or didn't have time to deal with +it. Posting to the list allows the volunteers with time to deal with it +when others are busy. -All rights reserved. +If you have a question that isn't in the FAQ and you would like help with +it, try the resources in L<perlfaq2>. -=head2 Bundled Distributions +=head1 CREDITS -This documentation is free; you can redistribute it and/or modify it -under the same terms as Perl itself. +Tom Christiansen wrote the original perlfaq then expanded it with the +help of Nat Torkington. The perlfaq-workers maintain current document +and the dezinens of comp.lang.perl.misc regularly review and update the +FAQ. Several people have contributed answers, corrections, and comments, +and the perlfaq notes those contributions wherever appropriate. -Irrespective of its distribution, all code examples in these files -are hereby placed into the public domain. You are permitted and -encouraged to use this code in your own programs for fun -or for profit as you see fit. A simple comment in the code giving -credit would be courteous but is not required. +=head1 AUTHOR AND COPYRIGHT -=head2 Disclaimer +Tom Christainsen wrote the original version of this document. +brian d foy C<< <bdfoy@cpan.org> >> wrote this version. See the +individual perlfaq documents for additional copyright information. -This information is offered in good faith and in the hope that it may -be of use, but is not guaranteed to be correct, up to date, or suitable -for any particular purpose whatsoever. The authors accept no liability -in respect of this information or its use. +This document is available under the same terms as Perl itself. Code +examples in all the perlfaq documents are in the public domain. Use +them as you see fit (and at your own risk with no warranty from anyone). =head1 Table of Contents @@ -92,13 +99,10 @@ in respect of this information or its use. =item perlfaq9 - Networking - =back - =head1 The Questions - =head2 L<perlfaq1>: General Questions About Perl Very general, high-level questions about Perl. @@ -224,11 +228,7 @@ Perl Books =item * -Perl in Magazines - -=item * - -Perl on the Net: FTP and WWW Access +Which magazines have Perl content? =item * @@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ What mailing lists are there for Perl? =item * -Archives of comp.lang.perl.misc +Where are the archives for comp.lang.perl.misc? =item * |