There is a Games::Cards module? Heck, all this time I have been using Perl for work!
Bob
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Subject: Re: [PBML] Starting Out
>>>>> "viktor" == viktor shaw <viktor.shaw nsa-css.org> writes:
viktor> I can assure you its not homework, I haven't been anywhere near a
viktor> school in many years. I am however interested in learning perl. I
viktor> just came up with the idea because it seemed like something simple
viktor> enough yet would also use different types of statements and
viktor> commands. Is this the type of reaction I can expect from any
viktor> question I ask on this group?
Only when it smells like homework.
If you want a series of much more attainable programs, I'd suggest
using one of the tutorial books. Beginning Perl is free, and on the
net. My own Learning Perl has recieved rave remarks over the years.
In my professional opinion as a Perl trainer for over a decade, the program
you proposed will *not* be a good starting point to learn the beginnings of
Perl. You will very likely need to use advanced constructs such as array and
hash references, and that's really not a good thing for a first program.
Heck, it'd take *me* over an hour to code that, and get it all correct.
And I code pretty fast. 
Looks like about 500 lines of code, or possibly 100 lines if I can use the
Games::Cards module from the CPAN. Definitely *not* a beginner program.
You'd be lucky to learn all the pieces of how to make it work in under 40
hours, and even then, it'd be frustrating every step of the way.
That's why it smelled like homework. It's a great final exam question for a
40-hour class. But not for a beginner.
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