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Yes! (Score:2)

by samtregar (2699)

I agree, 100%. I can't remember the last time I used the module list, but I find myself having to warn people away from it on a regular basis. I pity the novice that looks for a module there and concludes that CPAN can't help him when he inevitably comes up empty!
I'm sure it could be repaired, but I don't think it's worth the effort. As it is it's worse than useless and should be discarded as soon as possible.
-sam
PS: And don't get me started about DSLIP codes!
- Re:Yes! (Score:1)
  
  by cog (4665)
  
  As it is it's worse than useless
  I agree with this part...
  should be discarded as soon as possible
  ...but I totally disagree with this one! I think if we had an updated module list it would be to the benefit of our community!
  - Re:Yes! (Score:2)
    
    by petdance (2468)
    
    I think if we had an updated module list it would be to the benefit of our community!
    That doesn't preclude us from throwing away the old and broken.
    
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    xoa
    - Re:Yes! (Score:1)
      
      by cog (4665) <{cog} {at} {cpan.org}> on 2004.08.19 10:22 (#33508) Homepage Journal
      
      No, it doesn't, but see my answer [perl.org] to rjbs above.
      If we have something old and broken that could be useful, why throw it away when we can rebuild it now?
      
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