Because you created this function, I am assuming it is not sitting in /usr/bin/ or some such equivalent.  You have three options to get this to work: 

Also, (I know this sounds basic) don't forget to check if the program has its execute bit set; I've seen sillier things overlooked...

Update:  I just noticed you created this shell script in your .profile; if possible don't do that.  .profile is normally for configuration settings and other such stuff.  Instead, put your shell script in a seperate file with (I think) #!/usr/bin/sh (or replace the sh with whatever shell happens to be the one you want the script to run under) as your first line; then set the execute bit on the new file.


In reply to Re: Calling Shell funtion in Perl script by northwind
in thread Calling Shell funtion in Perl script by Anonymous Monk

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