Yes, I’m running Perl on Windows XP Home SP2.
Apache2 too.

Just getting into CGI/Perl, and could use some help. I have everything setup and all. I need to use a different form of sendmail, since sendmail is exclusive to unix. I’ve looked, and heard I need a third-party module. Went to cpan to see what I can find, but was completely overwhelmed. Not only do I not know which will work for windows, but I don’t know which would be adequate for my needs. On top of that, I have no idea how to install a module. I’ve looked at a few tutorials but either I’m stupid, or they aren’t written well. I couldn’t make any sense out of them. So to start, Id like some advice on where and what to download to use instead of sendmail. Then help on installing. :)

Hi~

You may want to try this command to install a module ~ :angel:

ppm install My::Module::Name

I assume in DOS? In what dir...Still a little confused.
ppm install FirstBase? or First::Base...Confusion?¿?

Yes From DoS. You don't need to specify the directory.

What is the module name anyway? If it is named FirstBase, then:
ppm install FirstBase

If it is First::Base
ppm install First::Base

I dont have a module. I was asking for suggestions on what module to get. I dont know where to begin. Shoud I search CPAN? Someone direct me to a good module?

Once I ppm install, where do those files go? Do I have to do anything else after that?

Originally posted by philman213
I dont have a module. I was asking for suggestions on what module to get. I dont know where to begin. Shoud I search CPAN? Someone direct me to a good module?

Once I ppm install, where do those files go? Do I have to do anything else after that?

Yes you should search cpan for the module you want.
They will be saved under:

C:\Path\to\Perl\lib

What could I search for. I know very little about CGI/Perl, could you point me to which file I should download?

http://search.cpan.org/search?m=module&q=sendmail&s=1
Many to choose from. :rolleyes:

I think you need to get a mail server with SMTP working since windows do not have sendmail.

Try to have this installed and use the Mail::Sendmail module to send mail.

http://www.indigostar.com/sendmail.htm

Seems alot more confusing than just picking one of those modules and installing them.

If you install the free ActivePERL from ActiveState (http://www.activestate.com), it comes with a friendly PPM manager.

I already have ActivePerl.

http://blat.net/

Often used as the "sendmail" replacement for Win.

I think Ive decided to just use PHP instead.