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Windows Services for Unix. :)

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Re^5: Run Perl script in windows
by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Apr 12, 2016 at 19:36 UTC

    I'd forgotten about that.

    I was peripherally involved in a project circa 2002/2003 that tried to make use of it. I don't remember the details, only a lot of swearing about all the stuff that didn't work.

    And looking at the last update date on that page you linked, it doesn't look like it saw a lot of love thereafter.

    With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
    Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
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      With the recent Windows 10 announcement, I'm sure it will get even less. :)
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        Are you referring to this?

        If so, I agree. It's an intriguing move.

        With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
        Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
        "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". I knew I was on the right track :)
        In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
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