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From: Olivier Tharan <olive@oban.frmug.org>
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* Gilbert C Healton <ghealton@overpass.exit109.com> (20040614 11:59):
> Is there a script that does most of the work for converting CPAN modules
> into BSD ports, such as the various p5-* ports? I've a number of modules
> to make ports out of and am looking for the best way out.

Just install the modules with CPAN, there is a hack with
FreeBSD's Perl (BSDPAN) which automagically registers your
modules as installed ports (with a `bsdpan-' prefix).

-- 
olive