Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:31:45 +1000 From: Norberto Meijome <freebsd@meijome.net> To: Zan <zan6669@comcast.net> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: upgrading perl -ports Message-ID: <43151691.4060902@meijome.net> In-Reply-To: <5D0A92C9-1989-11DA-B99D-000D93C763FE@comcast.net> References: <5D0A92C9-1989-11DA-B99D-000D93C763FE@comcast.net>
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Zan wrote: >> 5.8 is from ports. 5.0.6. i think, is system based >> > In my 'usr/local/BIN' perl5.8.0 already exists. ok > >> you need to install the perl from ports before using "use.perl port". >> > What I want to know is how to switch to 5.8.0 WITHOUT using "use.perl > port" because I already tried that, and it does not work! what do you mean / how do you know 'it doesnt work'. It has always worked fine for me, both on a full system and jails. It will add some options to /etc/rc.conf. You will have to rebuild all perl-related ports so it starts using the perl from ports rather than from system > >> virtual hoster? can you download the ports collection and use it? >> (check that you can compile first ;) ) >> > Yes, I am on a virtual hosting account, and am very enthralled with > freebsd. ;-) welcome aboard! B
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