Re: [cobalt-security] OPENSSL

[Michael Stauber <cobalt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Carlos,

> Our application requires LWP::UserAgent to operate over an SSL
> connection.
> the machine currently has LWP::UserAgent installed.
>
> we need the Crypt::SSLeay perl module installed, though I can do this
> just in my home directory if necessary, but it requires OpenSSL
> (www.openssl.org), which should be installed system wide.

You need to install OpenSSL, which is not on the Cobalt's. Then fetch 
Net::SSLeay and possibly Crypt::SSLeay if you need that, too. 

OpenSSL is easy to install. Just download it, unpack it and run ...

./configure
make
make install

To install Perl modules follow the instructions on the URL below:

http://www.solarspeed.net/sslwatch.html

That might possibly also give you some ideas for your application.

However, be sure *not* to let Perl upgrade itself to Perl 5.6.1, as that will 
break the Cobalt GUI.

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With best regards,

Michael Stauber
SOLARSPEED.NET