perl for graphs

perl graphs

[shaan1980]

Is there some method by which i can draw graphs with perl without using GD::Graph and chart::Graph

we are unable to get gd installed. so i need some alternative method.

something standard and quick
help very urgent

[upside]

It's a shame that you can't install GD cause its such a great module. Anyway, what kind graphs do you want to make? line, pie, bar, mixed? Post a short sample of the kind of data you want to graph and you may get some more responses.

[SeanW]

For a lot of quick and dirty stuff, I use RRDs. Not only does it handle the graphing, but it also does the data storage.

Of course, as the previous poster mentioned, it has a lot to do with what you are looking to solve.

Sean

[shaan1980]

the data is simple
its dates on x axis form the database

like 01-jan-04 01-jun-04 etc etc and the data is numbers i deally iwould like to do line graphs but other suggestions are also welcome.

[SeanW]

Have a look at GNUplot, you can probably dump your file into it and generate the graph with a minimal amount of massaging.

Sean

[shaan1980]

I need this to be dynamic too please remember i am unable to install GD that eliminates a lot of graphing capabilities