andrew clarke wrote: > On Wed, Mar 07, 2007 at 09:31:03AM -0800, naveen kumar wrote: > >> I just want to know that how do we execute a command like ls or split >> command by writing a simple perl script.Pls do explain both ls and split >> command as an example if possible.And not from the command line.Pls do >> reply with an example.thanks in advance. > > This is not a mailing list for Perl questions. I'm not very familiar > with Perl, but you can probably find the answer using Google. > > Additionally, please put one or two spaces after each English sentence > you write. Then your message will be a lot easier to read. > > Also, use "please", not "pls". > > Also, wrapping your text at 80 characters is probably too much to ask, > but it's a good idea.
Haven't used perl in a long time, but look at the backtick ` operator. Quick Google search for "Perl backtick" turned up: http://www.troubleshooters.com/codecorn/littperl/perlspaw.htm As the second link. system() also works. -- Thomas Hruska CubicleSoft President Ph: 517-803-4197 *NEW* VerifyMyPC 2.2 Change tracking and management tool. Reduce tech. support times from 2 hours to 5 minutes. Free for personal use, $10 otherwise. http://www.CubicleSoft.com/VerifyMyPC/
