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Re: learning perl 3rd vs 4th

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From:
Richard Lee
Date:
May 17, 2008 08:53
Subject:
Re: learning perl 3rd vs 4th
Rob Dixon wrote:
> 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
>   
ok thanks.

I wanted to actually get another learning perl book but if 3rd and 4th 
is different enough, I will get 4th and 5th book.

just wanted to know the difference and google does not have readily 
comparision as I searched.

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