[NTLUG:Discuss] CSH to Perl conversions

[Victor Brilon]

This is actually covered in the Perl FAQ:
http://www.perldoc.com/perl5.6/pod/perlfaq8.html#How-can-I-convert-my-shell-script-to-perl-

It might not be the answer you want, but it's the right one ;)

Paul Drew wrote:
> Howdy Guys,
> I have been messing around with some csh scripts which I need to port to 
> Perl. I am putting them in Perl so I have some cross platform 
> compatability, and extended capabilities. I am pretty new to scripting 
> honestly, and I took a small short Perl class, but that doesnt give me 
> all the experience, or erase my ignorance to quite alot of things. What 
> I was wondering if there is anything out there that will help automate 
> the conversions? I was looking around, and not finding much, but with so 
> much out there to learn I figured it would be best to just ask.
> 
> I have initially started just rewriting the scripts from scratch, and 
> that is going well but slow. I then started tinkering with search and 
> replace and that seems to have gotten me some pretty good progress, but 
> as I was saying I am still pretty new so its taking some time, and I am 
> struggling at times. I have been given some pretty quick deadlines and I 
> was not given much warning so I am looking for a quicker solution. I 
> appreciate any tips or suggestions you might have. I have some good Perl 
> books, and they are helping alot. Have a great day, and take care.
> 
> Paul Drew
> 
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