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By Randal L. Schwartz, Erik Olson, Tom Christiansen
August 1997
Pages: 306
ISBN 10: 1-56592-324-3 |
ISBN 13: 9781565923249
(Average of 6 Customer Reviews)
In this carefully paced course, leading Perl trainers and a Windows NT practitioner teach you to program in the language that promises to emerge as the scripting language of choice on NT. Based on the "llama" book, this book features tips for PC users and new NT-specific examples, along with a foreword by Larry Wall, the creator of Perl, and Dick Hardt, the creator of Perl for Win32.
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In this smooth, carefully paced course, leading Perl trainers and a Windows NT practitioner teach you to program in the language that promises to emerge as the scripting language of choice on NT. With a foreword by Larry Wall, the creator of Perl, this book is the "official" guide for both formal (classroom) and informal learning. Based on the "llama book,"
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems features tips for PC users and new NT-specific examples.
Perl for Win32 is a language for easily manipulating text, files, user and group profiles, performance and event logs, and registry entries, and a distribution is available on the Windows NT Resource Kit. Peer-to-peer technical support is now available on the perl.win32.users mailing list.
The contents include:
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- An introduction to "the Perl way" for Windows users
- A quick tutorial stroll through Perl in one lesson
- Systematic, topic-by-topic coverage of Perl's broad capabilities
- Innumerable, brief code examples
- Programming exercises for each topic, with fully worked-out answers
- Access to NT system functions through Perl
- Database access with Perl
- CGI programming with Perl
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Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, July 24 2002
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Submitted by K. L.
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The closer I was to the end of the book the more disappointed and annoyed I became. The reason: the later chapters were poorly written and not very readable, they seemed to have no connection to the earlier chapters. Here is an example: in Chapter 16, under Opening and Reading Registry Values, the example used Reference, arrow pointer (->), and Object Method. None of these concepts were introduced in previous chapters or explained here. Making things worse, none of these can be found in the index. A few very scatchy descriptions may exist for some (e.g. Reference) in later chapters, but they were not very clear either. It looked like that the chapters were independently written and the authors just didn't bother to correlate the contents. The early chapters were OK. The later chapters need significant improvement for this book to be used as a learning text.
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, June 17 2002
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Submitted by Kevin Liu
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I am half way through this book now. Although I like this book in general, I hate the part that some of the exercises use the knowledge (as given in the answer section) not introduced in that particular chapter or prior chapters. How can you expect a student to use the knowledge he/she has not learned?
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, May 03 2002
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Submitted by Roy Staples
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This book is a good start. I disagree with some of the other reviews. They seem to miss the point. First, I'd like to say that you need to have some programming backround before you start learning Perl. The first chapter is a tough one otherwise. The author does explain things very well, considering the breadth of the subject. If the book gets you to the point where you are convinced that Perl is a good tool, then it has done its job. If you want an exhaustive approach, get Programming Perl.
Yes, the examples are a little lacking. (What do you want - it's 300 pages!). If you want examples, check out the many Perl websites, or get the Perl Cookbook.
In closing, I'd like to say that I love O'Reilly for having produced this book. It takes a pragmatic publisher to aggressively present important and useful subjects, especially given the OS background of Mr. O'Reilly himself. Because of his books, I have learned to value the advantages to the *nix's, without having to blindside myself to the advantages of Windows.
On either OS, Perl is GREAT!
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, May 03 2002
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Submitted by Roy Staples
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This book is a good start. I disagree with some of the other reviews. They seem to miss the point. First, I'd like to say that you need to have some programming backround before you start learning Perl. The first chapter is a tough one otherwise. The author does explain things very well, considering the breadth of the subject. If the book gets you to the point where you are convinced that Perl is a good tool, then it has done its job. If you want an exhaustive approach, get Programming Perl.
Yes, the examples are a little lacking. (What do you want - it's 300 pages!). If you want examples, check out the many Perl websites, or get the Perl Cookbook.
In closing, I'd like to say that I love O'Reilly for having produced this book. It takes a pragmatic publisher to aggressively present important and useful subjects, especially given the OS background of Mr. O'Reilly himself. Because of his books, I have learned to value the advantages to the *nix's, without having to blindside myself to the advantages of Windows.
On either OS, Perl is GREAT!
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, December 11 2000
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Submitted by Rebecca Foley
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Well I must say that I am highly disappointed in this book. I was taking an intro to Perl Class in college and this was our text book. I found it very confusing with few real application examples, and it appeared, at times, that the Author's of this book were trying to be too cleaver..verses being clear and concise.
I suppose my largest gripe with this book is that, ( especially for a newbie), it moves from point A to point B without explaining sufficently why you would ever want to do either of them in the first place.
I was hoping to get more out of this book than I did... I would not recommened it for anyone who is just start off. ;0(
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, November 18 2000
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Submitted by Martin A.
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I wanted to use Perl for some repetetive tasks in a Win32 environment, bought this book and got exactely what I wanted and needed. This is not a in-depth description of Perl, it is not a complete programmer's guide. It sets out to learn how to use Perl on Win32, and it delivers just that in a friendly no-nonsense manner. Good reading!
If you are a seasoned UNIX-user or programmer, this book is not what you want -- but then you probably are better off with the Perl Cookbook or all the extensive documentation available on the web. For the rest of us, who just want to learn how get complicated things done in a Win32 environment and has no previous Perl experience: This is a very good book indeed to get you started.
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, November 21 1998
Submitted by Mogan Shieh, MCP [Respond | View]
I have to say, compared to other ORA books, this one was hands down a total disappointment. However, I also have to add at some point, it's not the author's fault. Perl in and of itself was not ment to be implemented effectivily on win32 systems. Better to leave it to *nix platforms.
However, one thing I did notice that really bothered me was that the author didn't really offer anything useful. If was more like a phamphlet on basic Perl for a 4th grader. Reminds me of the first gee-whiz basic book I got, but I got even more out of that book than I did with this one. In short, this book offers nothing useful. When the author starts getting into useful/interesting stuff, the book is over. The "win32" relevance of this book is confined to the few API reference in the back of the book. I expected to learn the whole power of Perl, but did not.
The author did a good job of introducing the basics; a tip of a huge iceberg. That's where it ends. I spent almost two weeks trying to locate this book in a semi-local B&N and at $30, my advice: save your money. I'd suggest getting a good Perl book and learning how to interface with win32 off a tutorial on the web.
Anyone want to buy my copy? I'd gladly part with it for $15. =)
Learning Perl on Win32 Systems Review, May 21 1998
Submitted by RichardK@Rkin.demon.co.uk [Respond | View]
The book is a very good place to start for anyone wanting to learn perl on win32. It explains things thoroughly and informally. My only real gripe is the lack of depth regarding CGI programming. Considering that perl is moslty used on NT for this purpose I would have expected more in-depth coverage, I am now forced to buy another book on CGI programming.
Media reviews "If you have programmed in C/C++, Java or Visual Basic, but you have never given a glancing look at Perl, this is a good title to pick up The authors have a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of software design and development using Perl with Windows NT - Win32 systems. Here they impart a good deal of their combined expertise to enable you to learn about the most commonly used functions of the Perl language. Lots of valuable examples and e exercises eases the learning process." -ETA.Online.Review.org.uk
"Many, many people (I'm in that group too!) have gotten started with Perl using this book, so it absolutely works as a tutorial. The exercises (with detailed solutions) are good and really help you to solidify your knowledge at the end of each chapter. To summarize briefly: if you are using NT and starting to learn Perl, this is the book you need." --dze27, perlmonks.org, Feb 28, 2001
"I recommend that you read Learning Perl on Win 32 Systems. --Robert Mangold, Technical Support, January 2001
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