I am trying to use the unix write command through the system function, but i have had no success with it. for those of you unfamiliar with it, you use it by typing 'write username' (enter) 'message here' (enter) then to end your message, you hit ctrl+c (in a shell obviously) My problem is, im trying to execute this through the perl system function.
I've tried: 
system ('write username');
system ('message here');

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that didnt work, because it accepts each call as a completly different command, where im just trying to send something through the input. (if that makes any sense :) )
i tried: 
system ('write username \r\n message here');

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(as well as serveral variations of that) but nothing appears to be working. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

In reply to unix write command through system by Jimbobbob

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