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Why Use Perl?
Compatibility

  • Perl is portable due to its inherent cross-platform compatibility

    • One script version runs everywhere (unmodified!)

      • Has sufficient number of built in features that you don't often have to call non-portable external executables

    • Don't waste time and effort writing "hacks" 

        if ( $architecture eq "AIX" ) {
	rats();
} else {
	exit();
}