Gregory, Now sure about run but it is my understanding that system () starts the command and returns to perl when the command is complete. But exec () simply runs the commmand and returns right away. (At least on Windows). ****Support the Troops!**** Michael
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory, Carlton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, March 6, 2003 11:06 am Subject: Prototype Mismatch > Newbie seeking knowledge on two issues, issue one is this warning > causedbecause i specify > > use IPC::Run qw( run ); in my script? > > Prototype mismatch: sub Socket::IPPROTO_TCP () vs none at > C:/Perl/lib/Socket.pm line 395. > Prototype mismatch: sub Socket::TCP_NODELAY () vs none at > C:/Perl/lib/Socket.pm line 395. > > Issue number two is what would be the best way to call NON GUI Win32 > applications from within a Perl 5.8.0 script on Win2k. > > system() > or > run () > > also is it best to put all arguments to each call in a array and > pass to > both? > > Your time and knowledge is appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Perl-Win32-Admin mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs > _______________________________________________ Perl-Win32-Admin mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs
