Let me add a little more information. This script transfers several dozen files per day. The files are either plain text, mp3 or wav audio files. It may run flawlessly for several days, then it might crash 5 or 6 times in one day.

If it crashes during the transfer attempt of a file, when restarted, it transfers the file without problem.

Hence, I believe the problem is somehow timing related rather than the actual command structure. If the problem was really related to "Invalid cross-device link" errors or the like, would that not then cause the script to crash every time? I would think that type of error is more a result of an underlying problem.



BTW, this is my first post on Perl Monks. I am truly impressed by the speed and quality of responses. Thank you all very much. I am anticipating a solution soon, thanks to your collective knowledge and kindness.



Michael

In reply to Re^2: Random script crashes related to File::Copy (care) by michael.barnes
in thread Random script crashes related to File::Copy by michael.barnes

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