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From:
Rob Dixon
Date:
May 17, 2008 07:59
Subject:
Re: learning perl 3rd vs 4th
Richard Lee wrote:
> Currently I own a 'learning perl' 3rd edition and I noticed that 5th 
> version is coming out in june.
> What I didn't realize was that learning perl 4th edition's been out 
> since 2005.
> 
> I was going to order 5th version in june but does anyone in here know 
> the different between 3rd and 4th version?
> Is there a big difference?

Randal will tell you exactly what has changed if you can be patient until he
notices this thread. But unless you're keen to save money by buying an old copy
I'm sure it will be well worth waiting for the 5th edition in a few weeks.

Rob
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