Thanks Thomas. I tried same with File::Type :).
-----Original Message----- From: Thomas Bätzler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 4:25 PM To: Perl Beginners Cc: Rajnikant Subject: RE: Getting file type in perl Rajnikant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked: > Unix command file gives file type of that file. > # file a.txt.gz > a.txt.gz: gzip compressed data, was "a.txt", from Unix > > How can I achieve same in perl? Using a module like http://search.cpan.org/~pardus/File-MimeInfo-0.15/lib/File/MimeInfo/Magic.pm HTH, Thomas -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://learn.perl.org/ DISCLAIMER ========== This e-mail may contain privileged and confidential information which is the property of Persistent Systems Ltd. It is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, retain, copy, print, distribute or use this message. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete all copies of this message. Persistent Systems Ltd. does not accept any liability for virus infected mails. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://learn.perl.org/