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+6  Q: 

Is there some tiny perl that I can use in embedded system where the size would matter?

Is there some tiny perl that I can use in embedded system where the size would matter?

+5  A: 
Sinan Ünür  2010-03-17 12:47:38
Even this may not be needed as much as many think it is. I am hapilly using Perl on an ARM9 system with 64 MB RAM. It handles having 3 Perl daemons without a problem. Newer chips keep getting bigger. OTOH, perl will never fit on an 8 bit or small 16 bit micro.
daotoad  2010-03-17 15:07:04
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Hate to say it and I will probability get lots of down votes but ...

If size is a problem go with C. If there is a specific functionality you want from perl you will find a C library with a bit of searching that will give you similar functionality.

If easy script-ability and quick turn around is required may be you should get a larger CPU able to run perl or try a language with a smaller footprint like Lua.

Gerhard  2010-03-18 05:45:47

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