On Fri, Feb 15, 2002 at 05:02:22PM -0000, Lanceo wrote: > I also get this error in any other module that I call that use > larm( Net::Ping for example) Now, I always thought that the alarm function > was part of core Perl.
It is, but it requires support from the operating system to work. Your OS doesn't have an equivalent. Assuming your OS is Win32, this is documented in perldoc perlport. > I am using ActiveState ActivePerl 5.3.1 build 631 Surely you mean 5.6.1, not 5.3.1. Michael -- Administrator www.shoebox.net Programmer, System Administrator www.gallanttech.com -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
