[PLUG] perl configure

Randal L. Schwartz merlyn at stonehenge.com
Fri Mar 28 21:26:01 UTC 2003


>>>>> "Russell" == Russell Evans <russell-evans at uswest.net> writes:

Russell> When compiling perl, the configure script asks a few questions; would anyone
Russell> like to explain their preference and reasons? Or could you explain any "oh
Russell> don't thats". 

Russell> Use 64-bit integers?

Russell> use maximal 64-bit support?

Russell> use long doubles?

Russell> Does your kernel have *secure* setuid scripts?

Russell> Do you want to do setuid/setgid emulation?

Unless you have VERY STRONG reasons to change anything, just
hit return a bunch.

I generally set only the Prefix value, and I do it from the command-line:

 ./Configure -ders -Dprefix=$HOME

for example.  No questions asked then.

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