[Striat_eq]

I use perl 5.8 and compile and run my server just fine using this version. Directions:

1. Download your perl 5.8 and install it.
2. Navigate to your CORE folder of perl (default: c:\perl\lib\CORE).
3. Find perl58.lib.
4. Make a copy of this file (so you now have perl58.lib and copy of perl58.lib).
5. Rename the copy perl510.lib.
6. Compile.
7. Run eqemu with your new compile.

This should work for you. I don't see anything specific that would make this not work. Post if you have a problem.