The rm -rf $file should be in quotes system( "rm -rf $file" )
but make sure file isn't / !!! :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randolph S. Kahle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 11:21 AM Subject: How do I delete a file from Perl? > I am writing my first perl program (copied from a magazine). > > The only line that is not working is > > system( rm -rf $file ); > > The error message is: > > Can't call method "rm" with a package or object reference. > > Any tips? > > Thanks -- Randy > > > > > > > -- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
