How can I install and use ack library on Windows?

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rajesh pillai picture rajesh pillai · Jun 21, 2009 · Viewed 17.8k times · Source

I have never used Perl, but I am really impressed by the ack, which I would like to use for source code searching, etc.

Can anyone guide me of how to make use of this excellent library on Windows?

Answer

Nifle picture Nifle · Jun 21, 2009

Start by installing perl http://strawberryperl.com/

Install App::Ack by typing (in a windows command shell)

C:\>cpan App::Ack

And undoubtedly this will prove useful http://learn.perl.org/

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