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Perl
Perl is a dynamic programming language created by Larry Wall and was first released in 1987. Perl borrows features from a variety of other languages including C, bash, AWK, sed and Lisp.
Perl is usually good for searching for data and matching variables. Structurally, most people believe that Perl is a brainfuck comparable to that of brainfuck.
For moar info, see Perl.
Some of the tools the Insurgency uses, such as mt_pulse.pl, use Perl. Linux and BSD distros usually include Perl as a default package. Windows users should get Strawberry Perl and Macfags should get ActivePerl from the link below.
How To Get Perl
Windows
- Download the Strawberry Perl installer from here.
- Run the program and follow the instructions
- Open Command prompt and run
perl -v, You should seeThe is perl..This means Perl is installed properly.
Linux
Manual Install
Learning Perl
Find this page online at: https://bestpoint.institute/tools/perl