The following module was proposed for inclusion in the Module List: modid: File::chdir DSLIP: bdphp description: A more sensible chdir() userid: MSCHWERN (Michael G Schwern) chapterid: 10 (File_Names_Systems_Locking) communities: [EMAIL PROTECTED] similar: File::chmod File::stat rationale: File::chdir overrides perl's built-in chdir() function with something a bit more sensible. Namely, it's effect can be localized. It also provides a $CWD variable with a similar effect. I named it File::chdir to match File::chmod and File::stat, indicating it overrides a built-in. enteredby: MSCHWERN (Michael G Schwern) enteredon: Tue Sep 4 00:02:31 2001 GMT The resulting entry would be: File:: ::chdir bdphp A more sensible chdir() MSCHWERN Thanks for registering, The Pause Team PS: The following links are only valid for module list maintainers: Registration form with editing capabilities: https://pause.perl.org/pause/authenquery?ACTION=add_mod&USERID=1e000000_812f6485509504e3&SUBMIT_pause99_add_mod_preview=1 Immediate (one click) registration: https://pause.perl.org/pause/authenquery?ACTION=add_mod&USERID=1e000000_812f6485509504e3&SUBMIT_pause99_add_mod_insertit=1