On Sun, Dec 23, 2001 at 07:30:21AM -0800, Peter Cornelius wrote:
> With system the output is not redirected for you and the return code goes
> to $!.
Minor correction: system returns the exit status, and stores that status in
$?, not $!. $! will contain the reason for a problem if $? or the retu
As personal preference I do try hard not to use system() calls in my Perl
scripts because Perl can do everything itself with built-ins or
modules. It's my opinion that while easier in terms of coding a lot of the
time using system() calls or back-tics it is harder, albeit most likely not
too
There are several methods for executing external commands from Perl. The 2
most common would be 'system()' and backticks '``'. You should probably
read the 'perldoc -f system' for detailed info. The main difference between
backticks and system is where the commands output goes and where the ret
ome with a
fine recommendation or two about the more proper ways to do things.
Till then, backtick to your heart's content.
/g
> -Original Message-
> From: Mark-Nathaniel Weisman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2001 10:32 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hello all,
I'm writing a common gateway interface that will call I need to
issue several shell commands.
(cp, cd, and cd .., and maybe others). Any assistance would be
greatly appreciated. How can a call a shell other than bash.
Thank you,
Mark-Nathaniel Weis
