What is the method for installing Perl modules on Linux?
There are several common methods for installing Perl modules on Linux.
- Utilize CPAN (Comprehensive Perl Archive Network): CPAN is a module repository for the Perl community, offering a wide range of Perl modules. You can install modules using the command line tool cpan. Simply input the cpan command in the terminal and follow the prompts to install. For example, to install the Test::More module, you can input install Test::More in the CPAN Shell.
- Utilize system package manager: Many Linux distributions offer a system package manager to manage software packages, including Perl modules. For instance, use the apt-get (Debian/Ubuntu) or yum (CentOS/RHEL) command to install Perl modules. For example, to install the Test::More module, you can use the following command:
- Install libtest-more-perl on Debian/Ubuntu using the command sudo apt-get install.
- To install perl-Test-More on CentOS/RHEL, use the command: sudo yum install perl-Test-More.
- Manual installation: If you are unable to install the module through CPAN or system package manager, you can manually download the source code of the module and install it. First, download the tar.gz or zip file from CPAN or the module’s official website. Then, unzip the file and navigate to the extracted directory. Finally, run the following command to install the module.
- Run the Makefile.PL script using Perl.
- create
- conduct a test
- Use “sudo” to grant administrative privileges and then run the command “make install” to install the software.
Here are several common methods for installing Perl modules. Choose the appropriate method based on your specific needs and environment.
