Writing installation script with Perl?

[minjie]

Hello,

Does anyone have experience in writing installation script with Perl?
Is it feasible to use Perl to package programs for installation, if I
do not use a professional installation buidling tool (such as
InstallShield)? If so, is there any Perl module for this purpose?
Where can I find examples?

Note: I need to build installation packages for both Windows and
Linux.

Thanks.

 

[ChrisO]

Hello,

Does anyone have experience in writing installation script with Perl?
Is it feasible to use Perl to package programs for installation, if I
do not use a professional installation buidling tool (such as
InstallShield)? If so, is there any Perl module for this purpose?
Where can I find examples?

Note: I need to build installation packages for both Windows and
Linux.

Thanks.

It's entirely possible and yea, even recommended. Have a look at IBM's
Tivoli product for one commercial example. Home grown solutions abound.

-ceo