Re^2: Can't install CPAN modules

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Thank you. When I enter that command, the reply is "No missing packages to install", which would lead one to believe that the module is installed properly.

But, when I put code like:

use MATH::Random;
$a = random_uniform(45);
print "\na=$a";
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I get an error message:
Can't locate loadable object for module Math::Random in @INC

In perl/lib/Math I have a file named Random.pl
I have other pieces of the download scattered all around the disc, since I had no idea what was supposed to go where.

If ppm could find the module, why couldn't perl?

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Re^3: Can't install CPAN modules by keszler (Priest) on Oct 13, 2011 at 02:18 UTC
I suspect that your earlier efforts to install put the Perl wrapper files in place - enough to confuse ppm - but not the compiled files. (In my site/lib/auto/Math/Random directory are Random.bs, Random.dll, Random.exp, and Random.lib.) Try `ppm install --force Math::Random` - the force option will make ppm replace whatever is currently in place.	[reply] [d/l]
Re^3: Can't install CPAN modules by Marshall (Canon) on Oct 13, 2011 at 04:52 UTC
I agree with keszler that previous attempts have your Perl installation a bit confused. In the future, I recommend using the graphical version of ppm (Active State's Perl package manager). typing simplly "ppm" at the command prompt without parameters will start the GUI version. "ppm help" gives help for the command line version, but for most simple things the GUI is easier to use. If you have really messed things up, un-install Perl (via the normal add/remove program way) and re-install Active State's Perl, then use ppm for all future package installations. This will save many hours of frustration on your end!	[reply]
Re^3: Can't install CPAN modules by FunkyMonk (Chancellor) on Oct 13, 2011 at 15:13 UTC
It isn't `MATH::Random`, it's `Math::Random`. perl is case sensitive. Perl: perlintro perlretut perldoc Basic debugging checklist Yes, even you can use CPAN PerlMonks: How do I post a question effectively? Markup in the Monastery How do I post a question effectively? I know what I mean. Why don't you? General: How To Ask Questions The Smart Way What every computer scientist should know about floating-point arithmetic To Be Continued...	[reply] [d/l] [select]

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