I have put up a new page on mod_perl development on the site. I hope it is of use to someone. If it isn’t well at least I still have my own notes 
You can find it here: Mod_Perl 2.0 - A Real World Guide - part I
I bit the bullet and upgraded finally. And might I say the upgrade was a snap. Not a single problem while doing so. I am impressed.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110008220
trust me it’ll open your eyes on a few things. and yes I know this has absolutely nothing to do with code or even computers but I though it was important.