From: "Alex Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > exec "rsh $plant /u1/bin/forkit '/u1/bin/zwork.pl'" > > How do I use the above, which starts my process then lets my calling > program continue, to check for an error? In this particular case, the > error occurs because zwork.pl does not exists on the maching the rsh > is calling and I need to note this error.
Would you please read the documentation for exec() ? perldoc -f exec you want either system() or `` (backticks). Depends on how does the rsh give you the status. Jenda =========== [EMAIL PROTECTED] == http://Jenda.Krynicky.cz ========== There is a reason for living. There must be. I've seen it somewhere. It's just that in the mess on my table ... and in my brain. I can't find it. --- me -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]