question about perl

[eqemuross]

from my understanding:

you need perl5.10 to compile and perl5.8 to host a server?

is this correct?

i couldnt host a server when i had perl5.10 on my comp... but i read in the compile wiki you need perl5.10..

[ChaosSlayerZ]

I am pretty sure that Perl versions should be the same for both
I do not compile, I only host, but every time our Devs upgrade their compile version, I am unable to host the server with new Rev until I upgrade my Perl too.

[Striat_eq]

From the changelog:

==02/13/2009==
WildcardX: Compatibility for Perl 5.10. WIN32 compiles will still need to rename perl58.lib to perl510.lib.

in your CORE folder of perl (default: c:\perl\lib\CORE), you'll find perl58.lib. You can just copy the file and should be able to rename the copy perl510.lib

[eqemuross]

Originally Posted by Striat_eq

From the changelog:

==02/13/2009==
WildcardX: Compatibility for Perl 5.10. WIN32 compiles will still need to rename perl58.lib to perl510.lib.

in your CORE folder of perl (default: c:\perl\lib\CORE), you'll find perl58.lib. You can just copy the file and should be able to rename the copy perl510.lib

ohhh nice, i need to try this

[Kaain]

I'm a bit confused, but hopeful based on what I am reading.
Will this work if I have Perl 5.8 installed but sometimes do my own compiles if I want to update my server and db? I usually try to wait for the precompiled files from CaveDude - which use Perl 5.8. I have occasionally compiled my own binaries when there are big gaps between his - which need Perl 5.10 to work correctly. Perl has been the biggest headache for me by far.

[Striat_eq]

I use perl 5.8 and compile and run my server just fine using this version. Directions:

1. Download your perl 5.8 and install it.
2. Navigate to your CORE folder of perl (default: c:\perl\lib\CORE).
3. Find perl58.lib.
4. Make a copy of this file (so you now have perl58.lib and copy of perl58.lib).
5. Rename the copy perl510.lib.
6. Compile.
7. Run eqemu with your new compile.

This should work for you. I don't see anything specific that would make this not work. Post if you have a problem.