[ale] Good perl book for an absolute script beginner.

[Rene Rasmussen]

On 04 Jul 2004 09:01:36 -0400
"James P. Kinney III" <jkinney at localnetsolutions.com> wrote:

> "Learning Perl" is the default beginners book. It will get the beginning
> programmer functional in the language with a wide exposure to the
> syntax, rules and structure.
> 
> "Programming Perl" is a much more advanced book that expects a
> fundamental programming viewpoint to be already known. 
> 
> Both are highly recommended. Start with "Learning Perl" and when you
> can't find what you want to know in it, get the "Programming Perl" book.
> 
> If you want some ideas on how to solve particular problems, get the "The
> Perl Cookbook".
> 
> And if you figure out how to get that machine used to wipe memory in
> "Paycheck" to record and reinsert memories instead, call Fletch  :)
> 
> Until then, just shovel all your money at OReilly. The perl books from
> OReilly are considered to be the gold standard.
> 
I have now ordered "Learning Perl" and am eagerly awaiting it's arrival.
Thanks for the help.

Regards,
Ren?