> > > I have a program that writes to a log file. Now, I would like a Perl > > script to append or modify the same log file once in a while. When i do > > so, the original program stops updating the log file. I guess it has > > lost the handle. > > > > Is there any way for : > > a) my perl script to update the log without causing the other program to > > stop writing, OR > > No. > > > b) any way to reconnect the original program to the log file. > > Yes. Setup a handler for SIGUSR1 in your original program, and ask perl > to deliver SIGUSR1 to your program once its through. > > Binand
Actually the original program is Apache, and i wouldnt want to touch it. Was hoping for an external Unix way. Thanks a lot. RK. ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by: OSDN - Tired of that same old cell phone? Get a new here for FREE! https://www.inphonic.com/r.asp?r=sourceforge1&refcode1=vs3390 _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
