Re: [MacPerl] MkLinux

[Sean Carte <SeanC@mediatek.co.za>]

>I've been thinking of getting MkLinux for my Mac.  (I can't run LinuxPPC
>on my 6116, it's incompatible).  I went to Apple's MkLinux site and they
>said I could order the CD from Prime Time Freeware's website.  You can
>download it for free there, but it's pretty hefty.  They offer a package
>deal of 2 CD's and a book for $50.  Seeing as how I'm a student (and
>pretty cheap :) and the fact that they even recommend borrowing the CD's
>from a friend, I was wondering if anyone knew a cheaper way to get this
>software.  I already sent an email to MacAddict asking them to put it on
>the disc, but that could take months and they probably wont do it.

In my opinion, it's well worth the $50 for the book & CD, particularly if 
you are new to Linux. You also get a coupon for a free upgrade when the 
next version is released.

On the other hand, you don't have to download everything to install. 
You'd probably be best off joining the MkLinux-setup list and asking such 
questions there. Go to <http://www.mklinux.org/>.

>BTW, I haven't gone looking for one yet, but is there a script out there
>that will convert MacPerl scripts to regular perl scripts?

MacPerl scripts are regular perl scripts. If you want to run a script 
written in MacPerl on Unix, just use something like BBEdit to convert Mac 
to Unix line breaks and bear in mind that Unix is case-sensitive.

My brain hurts!
SeanC
                     Mediatek Training Institute
           129 Moore Road, Berea, Durban, South Africa
   phone: +27 (0)31 305 4200              SeanC@mediatek.co.za
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