1 files changed, 2 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/configure b/configure
index b0c3a53932..f36fff9fc5 100755
--- a/configure
+++ b/configure
@@ -1029,8 +1029,8 @@ echocheck "working compiler"
 cflag_check "" || die "Compiler is not functioning correctly. Check your installation and custom CFLAGS $CFLAGS ."
 echo "yes"
 
-echocheck "python"
-command_check python -c '' || die "Python is not functioning correctly. Check your installation and PATH."
+echocheck "perl"
+command_check perl -Mv5.8 -e';' || die "Perl is not functioning correctly or is ancient. Install the latest perl available."
 echo yes
 
 if test -z "$_target" && x86 ; then