> > The best place to start is with the `file` command, and the > magic numbers behind it, which not nearly enough people know > about these days.
Hi Sorry to so long to post back. I did not have access to the list today at work I should have mentioned, I tried unix file command and it only returned: data so no help there > It looks like the module you want is File::Type or File::MMagic: >> > Take a look over these modules, then try writing some code > (or cheat and > just look it up with the `file` command) and let us know how it goes. > So these modules would not give me anything more than the file command? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.772 / Virus Database: 519 - Release Date: 10/1/2004 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>
