Davflifish writes:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I have just installed the Perl software from the freeware software that was
> appended on the back of the CSL tape.
>
> When I try to run PERL.PUB.PERL  I get this error:
>
> The file length kept in the LST header exceeds the actual file size.
> (LDRERR 622)
> Native mode loader message 622
> Unable to load program to be run. (CIERR 625)
>
> Does someone have any clues to what is wrong and how I can fix it.

That error means that the file PERL.PUB.PERL was somehow truncated.

You should :PURGE PERL.PUB.PERL (well, probably :PURGEACCT PERL) and try again.

If you can't get the tape copy to work, you could download a fresh Perl by
visiting:

        http://www.cccd.edu/~markb/perlix.html

If the tape you're referring to is the IPROF98 tape, note that I haven't yet
had time to install it on my own systems, so I can't vouch for the integrity
of the Perl that might be there.  The bad news is that I've been busy for
most of this week fighting off a spammer who is attacking my Netscape
Messaging Server; the good news is that I already have the Sendmail/iX
8.9.0Beta3 anti-spam release running on my porting machine.  Watch for an
HP3000-L announcement soon.
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