in reply to Re^4: READ one line at a time
in thread READ one line at a time

Yes, as BrowserUk and Anonymous Monk have said, it is by removing the line:

local $/;

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that you circumvent slurping the entire file and revert to the default of reading line-by-line. You will find this explained in the entry for $/ (which is also called $INPUT_RECORD_SEPARATOR) in perlvar.

Hope that helps,

Athanasius <°(((>< contra mundum Iustus alius egestas vitae, eros Piratica,

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Re^6: Read one line at a time
by wrkrbeee (Scribe) on Dec 27, 2014 at 16:57 UTC
    I apologize, not doubting anything that anyone has said! :-) running now, may take some time to complete. I am grateful for your help! :-)
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Re^6: Read one line at a time
by wrkrbeee (Scribe) on Dec 27, 2014 at 17:07 UTC
    Worked! I am forever indebted for your knowledge and expertise. Words cannot express my gratitude. Thank you, sincerely appreciate you!! :-) May 2015 be the best for you.
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