Finance::Quote perl Crypt::SSLeay

[Fred Bone]

On 18 September 2008 at 18:40, Hurford, Frederick William said:

> I've read about how Finance::Quote won't work unless you install the perl
> Crypt::SSLeay module.  What I can't figure out is how to do this.  I've
> found several postings about using perl and a make command or doing a
> build, but that's all very confusing to me as the posts seem to assume
> some level of programming knowledge.
> 
> Can anyone provide step-by-step instructions for someone who is completely
> ignorant about making or building?  For example, I don't know what perl is
> or means, so the simpler, the better.
> 
> I'm using WinXP.

1. Install ActiveState Perl 5.8 from 
 <http://www.activestate.com/Products/activeperl/index.mhtml?_x=1>
2. Run the "Install Online Price Retrieval" on
 start -> programs -> GnuCash
That's it.