How do I install Perl modules without 'make' ? 1

[Hemo]

System has no online access to CPAN, and has no developer kit installed so no 'make'.

Anyone have any tried and tested ideas on installing a Perl module in a case like this?

(SCO OpenServer 5.0.6) {no comments about the OS, please.}

 

[ishnid]

For modules that are purely Perl, there's a good explanation of one approach here:

http://www.geekuprising.com/how_can_i_use_perl_modules_when_i_cant_install_them

 

[Hemo]

Excellent!

I was hoping there was a way of doing this. I was reading about the 'use lib' and was still wondering how to get the module 'installed', not realizing some modules coud just be copied.

Unfortunately, the module in question (Config::Simple) seems to not work if just copying the Simple.pm file over.

I found 2 workarounds:

1-Install GNU Make on the machine from the Skunkware CD. (remeber, this is on SCO OpenServer with no development kit). Then I can install Perl modules the 'real' way, using 'make'.

However, client is dubious about any 'development' tools on server, so 'make' might not be best solution...

2-I have system with devel, so can install Config::Simple with 'make', then package the installed Simple.pm and dependancies. Extracting this package into a 'private' modules directory and then adding "use lib '/path/to/installed/module';" seems to be working great!

Client likes 2nd solution better since there are no 'development' utilities on the system.

Thanks for the link. ishnid!

 

[ishnid]

Good that you found a workaround.

Of course, if you ever decide that option 1 would entail less work, you could always describe 'make' as an "essential administrative tool", rather than a "development utility"