How to compile a Perl script to a Windows executable with Strawberry Perl?
Install PAR::Packer from CPAN (it is free) and use pp utility.
Install PAR::Packer from CPAN (it is free) and use pp utility.
You can still use ppm, but it is not recommended. Run CPAN client from the Strawberry Perl or Strawberry Perl (64-bit), sub folder Tools, entry in the Start menu. Type install Module::Name there.
Strawberry Perl is just getting better and better. One problem I’ve repeatedly had with ActiveState is that my modules sometimes fail to install because I need an upgrade to a core module, but they won’t allow that. Thus, everybody who doesn’t use Windows can use my code, but they can’t do that with ActiveState’s Perl. … Read more
Strawberry Perl uses CPAN, which means that you are up to date as far as modules are concerned. When things are added to CPAN, you have immediate access to them. Strawberry Perl also comes with MinGW which means that Strawberry Perl can use quite a few XS modules directly from CPAN without any modification. The … Read more