Why not just use Text::Template? The first line of the description on CPAN is "This is a library for generating form letters, building HTML pages, or filling in templates generally." As for failing to open the file, you should probably check if the file exists before you try to open it (just restating what moritz said). Also, do you happen to have a lock on the file from the filesystem or an editor? You should also check your permissions and ownership on the file as this could affect the file opening.
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In reply to Re: Error reading line from file: Operation timed out by RoyCrowder
in thread Error reading line from file: Operation timed out by robertobouza

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