Help with installing GD module

[aline]

I'm trying to install the GD module to be able to produce graphs on my website. I've downloaded the module and attempted to install it following the intruction.

However when I try to use the command make as I'm supposed to do I receive a message saying bad command and as a result I'm totally stuck. Could anyone help me or give me some tips on how to install Perl modules?

Thanks

[Storyteller]

The best way to install Perl modules is with CPAN module. Enter the following at the command prompt:

perl -MCPAN -e shell

This should take you to CPAN shell. To install GD module, you just enter:

 install GD 

There's a lot more that CPAN module can do, so be sure read its manpage.

[aline]

I've tried to use the CPAN and it works fine until it comes up with a message saying that there is a problem with the "make" command and therefore cannot install it. Am I missing some components?!

[Storyteller]

Probably. The CPAN module should work out of the box.

[ssjxxx]

The GD module requires that the GD C libraries are installed on your system prior to its installation. Check the docs on the GD homepage for more info:
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