I downloaded zip23xN.zip and unz550xN.exe from http://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/WIN32/
"Manish Uskaikar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All, I would like to "zip" a file using perl script. I used following command:- system ("zip <zip name> <file name>"); However this command fails when the filename is more than 8 characters. Since DOS does not support more than 8 characters. Is there any way by which I can zip a file, whose name is 9+ characters long? I am working on Windows 2000. Regards Manish U ------------------------------ The information contained in this message is confidential and proprietary to KnowledgeWorks Global Limited, Mumbai, India. It is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or the authorized agent thereof, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, use, distribution, dissemination or copying in any form of any information contained in this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by mistake or error, please notify us immediately by return email to the sender or by fax on number +91-22-28291673 and delete all copies of the original message. Phone : 91-22-56971177 Ext 323 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>