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Download Perl: Other Platforms and Versions
| Version | Windows (x86) | Windows (64-bit, x64) | Mac OS X (Universal) | Linux (x86_64) | Linux (x86) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.20.1.2000 | Windows Installer (MSI) | Windows Installer (MSI) | Mac Disk Image (DMG) | AS Package | n/a |
| 5.18.4.1803 | Windows Installer (MSI) | Windows Installer (MSI) | Mac Disk Image (DMG) | AS Package | AS Package |
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