Perl modification breaking code

If you are using "require", you have to keep an eye on this

[explorador]

Hi webmasters,

there have been changes on Perl, and it's affecting your scripts if you use the "require" option to run scripts, like "require script.pl";

I found out the hard way, as my current hosting company moved my websites to a new updated server, and it's been a bit of a nightmare to find out what was going on. Turns out, "require script.pl" no longer works, you may use "require ./script.pl" instead, but you will have to check if everything works as expected, in my case... partially. I had to use the other fix (lib) at least temporarily.

This link explains a bit of the problem and solution: [perlmonks.org...]

As for now I have no idea if there is an official link to a full explanation, I know it's due to security. So far, this is the link I have so here it is to share it.

[tangor]

THANKS!

Having code BREAK when there's new updates has always been a problem.

Then again, those updates DO create the reason for LEGACY systems that simply need to keep working at the ONE task required FOREVER. :)

Been there, done that, expect to keep doing it whether I wish it or not!

Fortunately my current host has NOT done the upgrade on PERL so at present things are all good.

[explorador]

You are welcome. I hope others become aware of this before something breaks.