On Sunday, May 19, 2002, at 07:31 , Jolinar of Malkshur wrote:
> I wasn't asking for anyone to do my homework. I was just looking > for -suggestions- on how to do it a specific part that I got hung up on. > You know, pointers in the right direction? > > Jolinar >> what you are looking for is either >> >> perldoc -f tie { where you learn how to 'tie' a hash variable to a file handle using a basic 'database model' that come with most 'unix' boxes - or a schema you design yourself. } >> for how to use a tie function >> >> perldoc -f open what you will need to do the actual 'open file or process' { this really is an overloaded entry - since it doubles for popen() without telling you that it is - the perldoc does reference botth IPC's and 'pipe' - but it does not expressly call out popen() in vol 3 - or 3S ...whiney...} >> so what you will want to do is become at home with >> >> perldoc perl this will give you the index to everything embedded in perl about perl - and is the found of all knowledge. you can find the cooler examples of stuffing hash's perldoc perldata >> and how to scoot around perl's internal documentation. >> >> http://www.wetware.com/drieux/pbl/ where I whine code in detail.... you will find it best when you feel at home with perldoc, which really is your friend 99.9% of the time... >> -------------- >> >> This space left intentionally blank. subliminal message that the government makes me put in there as a part of their efforts to cover everything up. ciao drieux --- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]