$> and $< are unix UID RID's. Windows doesnt exactly use the same system. I am not too familiar with the WIN32 modules. But let me see if there is a way to get the admin info by other means. 
#!/usr/bin/perl
my $pid = open (PS, "net user $ENV{USERNAME}|") || die "Can't Execute"
+;
while (<PS>){
    $root = 1 if (/^Local Group Memberships/ && /\*Administrators/);
}
print "user is admin" if $root;

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This uses the net command within windows services. Gets your user information. if your local group includes admin then it sets root to 1. Whether this helps you or not it may be useful if you are designing group specific software

In reply to Re: Does $> have a little extra magic? by zer
in thread Does $> have a little extra magic? by chargrill

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