Perl Interpreter
If the user needs to run Perl programs (.pl files), then they will need ActiveState's Perl interpreter.
First, see if they already have it:
- Select Start | Run...
- Enter cmd.
- Enter perl -v.
If the command is not 'recognized' then Perl must be installed.
However, if it does recognize the command and print out a bunch of text about Perl, but the version number is less than 5.8, uninstall that old interpreter from the Add/Remove dialog box, and install the latest.
This installation routine takes about four minutes, and no restarting is necessary:
- Using Windows Explorer, navigate to SmathersNT12\DLC\Software\ActivePerl.
- Double click the MSI file.
- Click through the wizard, and accept all the defaults.
