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Subject: MUD: PerlMUD 1.0 beta 2 Released -- MUD in Perl
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What is PerlMUD?

  PerlMUD is a MultiUser Dimension (MUD), a text-based environment that
  allows multiple users to converse, explore, and interact. PerlMUD is
  written in Perl 5.0 and is highly compatible with the well-known
  TinyMUD command set, with which many MUD users will already be
  familiar. PerlMUD is inexpensive shareware, and complete Perl source
  code is included. Administrators can easily extend the PerlMUD system
  by writing additional Perl code.

What do I need to use PerlMUD?

  You need access to a computer that offers Perl 5.0. If you are still
  using Perl 4.0, you are strongly encouraged to check out the FAQ of
  the newsgroup comp.lang.perl.announce for more information about Perl 5.0.

Where can I get PerlMUD?

  Point your web browser at the following URL:

  http://www.boutell.com/perlmud/

Is PerlMUD stable?

  The current 1.0 beta 2 release contains all of the planned 1.0
  features, which have been extensively tested on my own system. PerlMUD
  has already withstood an online/real world wedding ceremony with over
  50 active participants with no glitches. A 1.0 final release will be
  made as soon as I have received feedback from outside users of
  the software.

Is PerlMUD efficient?

  PerlMUD requires very little CPU. PerlMUD wakes up only when a user
  issues a command, so typical CPU use is near zero.

Is PerlMUD extensible?

  Yes, by the MUD administrator. The entire MUD is written in the
  extremely friendly Perl programming language, so adding new commands
  is straightforward.

Why should I register PerlMUD?

  Registered PerlMUD sites will receive a license, a newsletter,
  information about extending the MUD with your own Perl code, regular
  notification of updates, and email support.

-T