How to install a module from CPAN
perl -MCPAN -e shell I always seem to forget this simple syntax, so I thought it would be good to post it where I can find it. Where else, my blog -- by the way, this is another excellent use for blogs. Not only do we publish information for others to find, but occasionally a blog is the best place to put frequently accessed info that the author may need. At least I know the source is reliable. :-) How do I install a module from CPAN? The easiest way is to have a module also named CPAN do it for you. This module comes with perl version 5.004 and later. To get a cpan shell, try either cpan: Linux: $ cpan Windows: C:\>cpan or the more complete command: $perl -MCPAN -e shell Terminal does not support AddHistory. cpan shell -- CPAN exploration and modules installation (v1.7601) ReadLine support available (try 'install Bundle::CPAN') cpan> The first time the command runs, it will prompt for a series of configuration questions. Now, within the...