Re: [MacPerl] I am looking for Larry Wall

[Justin Shore <listuser@vinnie.ksu.ksu.edu>]

At 2:56 PM -0500 3/20/00, Christopher Swope wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I am a student in high school who is heavily involved in computers. 
>For my graduation requirements, I have to write an extended essay, 
>which I have decided to do on the evolution ( mainly the 
>specialization) of computer languages.
>
>For this purpose, I am looking for Larry Wall.  No I am not a 
>computer phyco, nor his stalker.  I am interested in finding out 
>precise and detailed reasons of why he decided to write Perl, for I 
>understand that it was because he decided that awk, if you know what 
>that is, (I don't really), was not powerful enough.
>
>If you would know where to find him, or how to contact him, please 
>let me know.  I feel that he would have valuable information that 
>could help me.  Furthermore, if you have information that you feel 
>might help me, I would like that also.
>
>Feel free to be longwinded, the more information, the better.

You can pick up just about any good Perl book and read through the 
Intro for some good insight.  Look for the O'Reilly books, especially 
the "Learning Perl" book.  Its worth a read for a beginner and an 
inquisitive mind.  If you are really into Perl, pick up the Perl CD 
BookShelf (large set of Perl books/resources from O'Reilly).

HTH
   Justin
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