Is there a way of finding out from perl if a process is writing to or using a particular file ? I mean similar functionality to the fuser unix command. Thanks Kwabena ___________________________________________________________________________ This transmission has been issued by a member of the HSBC group ("HSBC") for the information of the addressee only and should not be reproduced and / or distributed to any other person. Each page attached hereto must be read in conjunction with any disclaimer which forms part of it. Unless otherwise stated, this transmission is neither an offer nor the solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase any investment. Its contents are based on information obtained from sources believed to be reliable but HSBC makes no representation and accepts no responsibility or liability as to its completeness or accuracy. _______________________________________________ Perl-Unix-Users mailing list. To unsubscribe go to http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/subscribe/perl-unix-users