What is the OpenServer Perl supplement?

KEYWORDS: osr5 execution environment sls supplement application developed for early openserver release perl 5.8.7 perl-5.8.7Ba 

RELEASE: SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.6

PROBLEM: Where can I get the latest version of Perl for OpenServer 5.0.6? 

SOLUTION: Download and install the latest Perl Supplement from:

             ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openserver5/opensrc/perl-5.8.7Ba

          This supplement can be installed on the following SCO
          OpenServer release(s):

             SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.6 with RS506A and OSS646C

  NOTE: Before installing this supplement, you MUST first install the following 
        software: 

        Supplemental Graphics, Web, and X11 Libraries, version 2.1.0Ba 
        See ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openserver5/opensrc/gwxlibs-2.1.0Ba

  NOTE: The same version of this software is included in SCO OpenServer
        Release 5.0.7 Maintenance Pack 4. You should install Maintenance
        Pack 4 if you want to run this version on SCO OpenServer Release
        5.0.7. This stand-alone package will not install on that platform.

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           I. Software Notes and Recommendations

           1. Changes in perl 5.8.7Ba since perl 5.8.6Eb include
	      updating perl to version 5.8.7 snd updating many of the 
	      perl modules.

   	   2. Note that you do not need to remove previous versions of this 
	      supplement.  This package will automatically replace any older 
              versions.

   	   3. Updating to Apache version 1.3.33Fa is strongly recommended 
	      after installing this supplement.
              See ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openserver5/opensrc
      
           4. The source code for this collection as it was compiled is 
              available at 
                  ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openserver5/507/opensrc/suppcd4

           5. If you have any questions concerning this supplement,
              please contact your SCO software supplier or your SCO
              Support Representative.

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           II. Installation Instructions

	   Before you install, you must have Support Level Supplement (SLS) 
           OSS646C, the Execution Environment Update, and gwxlibs 2.1.0Ba 
	   installed.

	   To install this supplement follow these steps:

 	   1. Download the media image tar archive from:

              ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/openserver5/opensrc/perl-5.8.7Ba

   	   2. Place the files in a temporary directory such as /tmp/perl
              and run the command:

       		   tar xvf perl587Ba_vol.tar 

 	   3. Run the Software Manager with the command:

        	    # scoadmin software

    	      or double-click on the Software Manager icon in the desktop.

 	   4. Pull down the "Software" menu and select "Install New".

 	   5. When prompted for the host from which to install, choose 
              the local machine and then "Continue".

 	   6. In the "Select Media" menu, pull down the "Media Device" menu.  
	      Select "Media Images", then choose "Continue".

 	   7. When prompted for the "Image Directory", enter "/tmp/perl" 
	      (or the directory where you placed the VOL files in step 2) 
	      and choose "OK".

 	   8. When prompted to select the software to install, make sure that 
	      the "Perl 5.8.7" entry is highlighted.  Choose "Install".

 	   9. Installation is now complete.  To exit the Software Manager, 
              select "Exit" from the "Host" menu.

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           III. Removal Instructions

           Note: Patches must be rolled back in the reverse order in which they
           were installed on a per-component basis.

                1. Log in as root.

                2. Execute the command:

                       # scoadmin software

                   or double-click on the Software Manager icon in the
                   desktop.

                3. Highlight "Perl 5.8.7".

                4. Pull down the "Software" menu and select "Remove Software".

                5. Once the removal finishes, quit the Software Manager.
                   Removal is now complete.