## Installing Perl

Perl is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language which many Symbian build utilities and commands require.

#### Installing Perl

- Download and install ActivePerl version 5.6.1 b638

> Software can be downloaded from Forum Nokia.

> - BEFORE 31-DEC-2010: ActivePerl-5.6.1.635 from Forum Nokia
>   (5.6.1 is required by Symbian tools, later versions will not work)
> - AFTER 31-DEC-2010: All SDKs will include Perl as part of the installer.
>   Consult the Forum Nokia or the Symbian Foundation sites for details.

##### Other references

- Verify System Setup (Run-mode) Tutorial