Re: [Mingw-msys] Perl 5.8.0

[John C. <joh...@gm...>]

Florian Schricker wrote:
> I am trying to get "svncopy.pl" working on my MSYS installation. It's
> a Perl script for SVN which let's you tag releases easily, esp. when
> externals are involved.
> 
> As a dep, this script mentions Perl 5.8.0.
> 
> Has anyone any pointers on how to install Perl 5.8.0 on a (my) MSYS
> installation?

Install ActiveState's Perl in a directory with no spaces in the name, eg,
C:\ActiveState\Perl58, and place the bin directory at the front of your path.

http://www.activestate.com/Products/activeperl/index.mhtml