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Can I dynamically load C routines into Perl?

If your system architecture supports it, then the standard perl on your system should also provide you with this via the DynaLoader module. Read the perlxstut manpage for details.

Source: Perl FAQ: Programming Tools
Copyright: Copyright (c) 1997 Tom Christiansen and Nathan Torkington.

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