mario kulka wrote: > Before I upload a file with a random name I would like to make sure > that another file with the same name doesn't already exist. Is there > a way to look for a specific $name file within a directory (on UNIX).
Be aware that algorithms using -e or similar to check for the existence of a file contain a race condition. The file may be created between the call to -e and the call to open(). For maximum safety, use the File::Temp module. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]