help upgrading DBI module

[dpam99]

I'm upgrading a copy of MovableType and in the process I'm informed that I need a newer DBI than I have. I've got root access, grabbed the module from CPAN, and know where the PERL directory is on my server, but I don't know how/where to install it (I'm not qualified to do any of this, but I can type...) I tried using the Bundle install, but it ultimately fails saying either it can't find files or something else.

Can anyone offer any tips or simple instructions? Thanks a million. - DPAM

 

[dpam99]

I'm upgrading a copy of MovableType and in the process I'm informed that I need a newer DBI than I have. I've got root access, grabbed the module from CPAN, and know where the PERL directory is on my server, but I don't know how/where to install it (I'm not qualified to do any of this, but I can type...) I tried using the Bundle install, but it ultimately fails saying either it can't find files or something else.

Can anyone offer any tips or simple instructions? Thanks a million. - DPAM

 

[PaulTEG]

perl -MCPAN -e shell
cpan>install DBI

Should do it for ya
--Paul

Spend an hour a week on CPAN, helps cure all known programming ailments ;-)

 

[dpam99]

Thanks, but I tried that. It gets to a point and says it can't find some file (in a y directory) but I look and the file is really there. Any further hints?

 

[PaulTEG]

perl -MCPAN -e shell
cpan>o conf init

Go through the settings, and there should be an option to follow dependencies, or you could force the install

HTH
--Paul

Spend an hour a week on CPAN, helps cure all known programming ailments ;-)

 

[dpam99]

Paul (or anyone): I'll gladly pay someone to do this for me - this really isn't my thing, and I need to get this fixed. Please send a email or message. -DPAM

 

[tchatzi]

show us the error messages.


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he poses the right questions.''
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