Cache/FastMemoryCache version 0.01
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Cache::FastMemoryCache is an in-memory cache, implemented as
an extension to the excellent Cache::Cache suite. All cached
items are stored per-process. The cache does not persist
after the process dies.  It is the fastest of all the
Cache::* types because it does not perform deep copying of
data. 

Here's how to decide whether to use MemoryCache or
FastMemoryCache:
    
    If you just need a memory cache, then use
    FastMemoryCache.

    If you need the ability to swap-in other cache types
    (FileCache, etc.), then use MemoryCache, which is
    consistent with the rest of the cache types, due to deep
    copying.


INSTALLATION

To install this module type the following:

   perl Makefile.PL
   make
   make test
   make install

DEPENDENCIES

This module requires these other modules and libraries:

  Cache::Cache
  Cache::MemoryCache

COPYRIGHT AND LICENCE

Copyright (C) 2003 John Millaway 

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