Sisyphus wrote: > I don't think ActiveState *can* implement wait() to handle processes > launched with backticks. But they already provide you with the > Win32::Process module, which is the correct course of action ot take. > > If I understand you correctly, you can just use Win32::Process's Wait() and > Kill() functions to implement the alarm - if the executable is launched > using Win32::Process's Create() function. > > I don't see a need for either Time::HiRes or output redirection (though I > could be missing something).
HiRes for timing the kill (although time maybe be close enough for the poster [I'm assuming looping on a small wait]) and redirection to get the output of the child (imitating backticks). _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Users mailing list Perl-Win32-Users@listserv.ActiveState.com To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs
