> -----Original Message----- > From: Chui G. Tey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > package Apache::MyPkg; > > my $COM_instance; > > sub handler { > > if (!$COM_instance) { > $COM_instance = Win32::OLE->new("ProgID.Class"); > } > > } > > Will the different child processes created by Apache share the same > variable? Or will each child create an additional instance?
It looks like you're using Win32, so you only get one process anyway - no children, no forking. All the other suggestions apply if you intend to be cross platform once you switch from COM to Perl objects though. Matt. _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service.
