This book is a guide to Perl¿s most common Win32 extensions, grouped by their functionality. The new edition updates coverage from Perl 5.05 to current Perl version 5.6. It also includes new chapters offering critical, badly-needed information regarding security for Win32Perl, the topic most highly requested by reviewers. The appendices have descriptions and syntax of each function in the extensions covered. Each chapter makes extensive use of code segments to illustrate the use of specific functions and real world scenarios in which these functions can be used.
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Core Perl is an incredibly powerful programming language that has proved a major hit with the Unix and Windows programming community. Add a whole heap of plug-in modules, and it raises the language to a whole new level of usability and usefulness.
In this excellent volume, author Dave Roth (who, coincidentally, is a prolific Win32 Perl module writer) thoroughly documents and explains the standard extensions, gathering for the first time all of the information vital to squeezing the best from these freeware ad-ins.
From ODBC to user authentication over networks and even playing .wav files, there's something here to interest anyone using Perl on a Windows-based platform. Roth even explains the intricacies of using the Win32::API module to access dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) directly--powerful stuff, indeed.
Backed up by dozens of useful code snippets and examples, this is such a useful book that no self-respecting Win/Perl hacker should be without it. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This book is a guide to Perl¿s most common Win32 extensions, grouped by their functionality. The new edition updates coverage from Perl 5.05 to current Perl version 5.6. It also includes new chapters offering critical, badly-needed information regarding security for Win32Perl, the topic most highly requested by reviewers. The appendices have descriptions and syntax of each function in the extensions covered. Each chapter makes extensive use of code segments to illustrate the use of specific functions and real world scenarios in which these functions can be used.
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By "stephencg"
Format:Paperback
Win32 Perl Programming: The Standard Extensions is, without question, the best scripting book I have ever owned. It has a partner book, "Win32 Perl Scripting: The Administrators Handbook" and between the 2 of them I can pretty well complete any task I need to using Perl. Some of the modules have been slightly updated since the 2nd edition, but a quick look at cpan will solve any of those rare situations. I cannot recommend this book enough if your a Windows Administrator and have ever wondered if Perl could be benifical to your evironment.
Format:Paperback
If you are doing Windows programming, and you've been suffering through trying to figure out how to enumerate the machines and users in your domain(s), change passwords, gather accounting information, etc., then you MUST have this book. And you should probably book mark the author's homepage,..., as it has a slew of programs and utilities.
By Jack England
Format:Paperback
All I can say about this book, is that when I teach Perl courses for Learning Tree, I always take out about five minutes from the course to thoroughly recommend this book to all of our NT administrators, other users of Win32 Perl and anyone else who happens to be in the vicinity. I've found it absolutely essential in the last year or so, on many occasions, and carry it with me on every assigment, come rain, snow or shine, along with "Advanced Perl", "The Perl Cookbook" and "Programming Perl". I use it as more of a reference, than as a tutorial, but basically it's a lifesaver. Recommendation: Buy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the rest of the story
This book has cleared up a lot of mysteries about Win32 specific topics. Made using Win32 extensions easy. Great examples. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2000 by Adam Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
A most valuable resource
This book does one thing and does it well: It documents and thoroughly explains the Win32 API available in Perl 5.005. Read more
Published on May 31 2000 by Freyr Thorarinsson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Indispensable reference
I agree that there are a few typos - but as other reviews have pointed out, most are obvious.
In addition, you won't find more clear or concise examples of how to use the Win32... Read more
Published on Mar 10 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great resource for the Win32 platform
I bought this book simply because no other book addresses the use of Automation(OLE) from within Perl in as much detail. Read more
Published on Jan 18 2000 by Robert M Manning
5.0 out of 5 stars
a practical guide
I found only a few books dealing with the WIN32 extensions of PERL and after reading only parts of the book I am already impressed since this is not some theoretical book like many... Read more
Published on Dec 26 1999 by "wizard_oz"
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Necessary Addition to the Win32 Bookshelf
While other readers point out some errors in the book, I base my 5 star rating on this simple fact-- If you are programming Perl on Win32, you need this book. Read more
Published on Dec 13 1999 by Totoro
3.0 out of 5 stars
Best yet, but still lacking
It definitely goes well beyond the O'Reilly "Learning Perl on Win32 Systems" book. However as other people have mentioned ther are numerous errors in it. Read more
Published on Sep 21 1999
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok - but could be more balanced
Mixed feelings about this book. Some chapters are fine - others leave a lot to be desired. Overall it is worth having as it does clear up some issues and the chapters on writing... Read more
Published on July 9 1999
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't bother
I was pretty excited to see a dedicated treatment of Perl on Windows (Learning on Win32 systems doesn't quite cut the mustard) and bought this book. Read more
Published on Jun 23 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for NT Perl Users
There are tons of bits and pieces of this information on the web and in .htm help files, but this book brings it together nicely.
Published on May 24 1999
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