perl test_read.pl Benchmark: timing 10 iterations of Chunky IRS, chunk, linebyline... Chunky IRS: 41 wallclock secs (31.31 usr + 3.71 sys = 35.02 CPU) chunk: 40 wallclock secs (31.00 usr + 3.81 sys = 34.81 CPU) linebyline: 27 wallclock secs (17.67 usr + 2.47 sys = 20.14 CPU)