> Hi there Howdy
> > In perl how do I read a text file and search for multiple use open() or possibly File::SLurp perldoc -f open perldoc File::Slurp or search.cpan.prg > matching patterns Use regular expressions, this is a big topic. if($text_file_guts =~ m/JoeMama/i) { ... > and once found, write it to an Mysql use DBI; perldoc DBI My question would be: once what is found write what to mysql? Perhaps more details would help us help you :) > > Thanks No sweat! HTH Dmuey -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]