From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I have a perl script that sits and waits for socket connections and I > want to make this into a windows XP service but Im unsure how to do > this. > > Also, Ive seen that there are some libraries like Win32::Service and > Win32::Daemon, but the perldocs arent explaining what I need to know. > Could I use these modules to make my perl script into a service?
Win32::Daemon yes, Win32::Service no. Win32::Service only lets you control other services, it doesn't help you create a service out of your scripts. I think the easiest solution would be to use Win32::Daemon::Simple. It'll do most of the work for you, have a look at the docs. Jenda ===== [EMAIL PROTECTED] === http://Jenda.Krynicky.cz ===== When it comes to wine, women and song, wizards are allowed to get drunk and croon as much as they like. -- Terry Pratchett in Sourcery -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://learn.perl.org/
