Re: [mv] USer Manual

[TbChmpion@aol.com]

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In a message dated 4/12/00 7:39:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
newmedia@newmediaems.com writes:

<< Take a look at 'QUICK START'
 
 - Ed L. >>

While I appreciate the attempt to send me in the proper direction, I was 
hoping for a little more help.  So let me be specific.

After unzipping, the next instructions are:

< On UNIX, you perform the normal Perl installation method: 
<
<  perl Makefile.PL
<  make
<  make test && make install
<
< Replace the perl with the proper path to your Perl 5.005 or higher binary. 

What does this mean?  Am I to edit the Makefile.PL file with the proper path 
to Perl (such as /usr/local/bin/perl) then upload via FTP to my cgi-bin?  

< You will be asked for the directory where you want to install MiniVend -- 
any directory will do. The defaults are: 
<
<  Installed as root: /usr/local/minivend
<  Installed as user: ~/mvend
<
< NOTE: ~ is shorthand for your home directory. 

I will be asked for this directory?  When?  I don't see anything asking for 
the directory in the MakeFile.PL file.

I could go on, but am guessing you get my point by now.  Are these directions 
for installing a program via FTP, or are these instructions for Telnet or 
some other means?  

I didn't expect this program to be an easy installation, but I AM used to 
being told to make certain directories, give certain permissions to files and 
directories, and what to upload where.  I could venture some guesses, but 
given the complexity of the program, this obviously isn't wise for someone so 
inexperienced with this kind of program.  

If someone could PLEASE tell me what I'm not understanding, I would very much 
appreciate it.  

Victoria 

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