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How to download Active Perl Zip for Windows Server 2003


I'm not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question . But I'm trying to install Active Perl for IIS in windows 2003 server. I need to build a website in perl. So I want to follow the steps as given in this document http://www.howtogeek.com/50500/how-to-install-perl-on-iis-6-for-windows-server-2003/

In the steps it is mentioned that download ActiveState Perl distribution package (get the AS zip file and not the installer) " . But I'm unable to find the zip file in this site http://www.activestate.com/activeperl/downloads . I can only see .msi . Please help me in finding in this file


Solution

  • ActiveState has not produced the .zip version for windows in a while. ActivePerl installs from .msi just fine & if it sees IIS is already installed, it will configure itself accordingly. Of course if you strongly prefer a copy of Perl as outdated as the OS you'd like to install it onto, you can always pony up for a Business or Enterprise Edition subscription.

    Word to the wise: Server 2003 is under extended support for only another 2 years.