title: How can I run a Perl script with ActivePerl?
body: <p>I just recently installed ActivePerl 5.12.2.1202 on my Windows XP in <code>C:/Perl</code>. I am new to Perl scripting.</p>
  
  <p>I just want to run a Perl program which contains one <code>print</code> statement, which I saved in Notepad with the name <code>ex.pl</code>.</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>How can I run this Perl program?</li>
  <li>Can I use an editor for typing a Perl script other than Notepad?</li>
  <li>How do I use ActivePerl?</li>
  </ol>