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From: srs@ticnj.UUCP (Scott Strool)
Newsgroups: comp.lang.perl
Subject: Standard Distribution
Keywords: bundled UNIX
Message-ID: <893@ticnj.UUCP>
Date: 4 Feb 91 21:23:05 GMT
Organization: IEX Corporation Red Bank, NJ
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I have been hacking with perl for a few months and find it very useful
and extremely powerful. I try to use it wherever I can, but have a problem
convincing others its purpose. One arguement is that if it is so good
then why isn't it part of a standard UNIX package. Has anyone been interested
in making part of the group of standard UNIX development tools, i.e lex awk
sed etc. One reason management is reluctant to write stuff with perl is
because they have the burden of insuring it is on the target system.
Fo in house stuff its great but for systems that are to be delivered it 
could be trouble.

Comments?

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Scott Strool      	(908) 747-4700		srs@iex.com	
IEX Corporation
125 Half Mile Rd.	
Red Bank, NJ 07701