Interesting discussion we have had. I will start a new thread as we have wandered off the origianal GUI v. Command line question.

I find I learn best by doing something, but provided it is not too complex. Sometimes I am trying to do X but don't know how. I find I need to work out a sub-problem and understand that, probably in isolation from the main problem.

I also learn reasonable well from books (I will try to write more later). I also find I need someone to ask questions. But I often find techy mailing lists unfriendly (RTFM. you have asked how do X - you dont want to do X).

Which leads me to a question. I am reasonably knowlegeable about basic Perl language but get stuck with a lot of module related stuff. But I don't find I know where to ask for help. Anyone suggest a helpful mailing list for discussing Perl questions. I am not very keen on forums, prefer mailing lists/ newsgroups.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=perl+forum&btnG=Search

I'm not a big perl fan but will use it if its a project requirement :s. I've never stumbled across a perl-only forum before, but I've never looked. They're out there, you just gotta google for them :)!

Erm, you do know about the comp.lang.perl newsgroup don't you?

You also might want to check out London Perlmongers http://london.pm.org

Thanks. I had given up on usenet newsgroups because they are too spam infested. But will give it another try. I used to use newsgroups 5-10 years ago.