RE: system("rm") problem

2001-10-05 Thread Schooley, Chris
I wrote a script a few months ago that did what you are trying... system("rm", "$imagepath/$filename"); ... but this is not the best solution, I was just faking it because I did not know better - I would use follow Bret's advice instead - it's the "Real McCoy". ;) - sorry -Original Messag

Scientific output with DateTime::Precise

2001-09-14 Thread Schooley, Chris
When I run the below code it works, but the epoch date prints in scientific notation. Is there a way I can force this to print in regular notation? I guess I could use a regex but there should be a way just to print something the correct way, no? <-output> >datetime.pl 19980323165814 +890672

Date::Manip acting strange (must be me)

2001-09-14 Thread Schooley, Chris
Hi All, I am working a project that captures images from "web cams" and turns them into an AVI so that you can record things that happen in a different time zone. I am almost done except for the PERL script that lets you set the timer and spawns the recording processes. My problem is tha

RE: Command line interface

2001-08-14 Thread Schooley, Chris
Right on! This is a much better way than I was considering. "There is more than one way to do it" Thanks, Chris -Original Message- From: Michael Fowler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 11:20 AM To: Schooley, Chris Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'

RE: Command line interface

2001-08-14 Thread Schooley, Chris
Forgot to send to the list... -Original Message- From: Schooley, Chris Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 10:53 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Command line interface Sorry, I should clarify - the program itself is like shell, has its own commands, etc. It is intended t

Command line interface

2001-08-14 Thread Schooley, Chris
I am working on a program that has users enter commands in a command line interface. Is a giant switch / case statement the only way to structure a program like this? There will probably be several hundred commands, some with several arguments. Thanks, Chris Schooley -- To unsubscribe, e-mail:

RE: Frustrated installing modules!?!

2001-08-07 Thread Schooley, Chris
Very much so: C:\>ppm PPM interactive shell (2.1.5) - type 'help' for available commands. PPM> help Commands: exit - leave the program. help [command]- prints this screen, or help on 'command'. install PACKAGES - installs specified PACKAGES. quit - l