I would consider using File::Find. Here are some examples from merlyn's published archives:

• Recursive directory tasks (sep 97)
• What's new? (Sep 96)
• Tar'ing up a tree (Feb 98)
• Where did they go? (May 98)
• Making .tar.gz files on the fly (Aug 00)
• Local Articles

I'd give you some of my own, but the simple fact is that mine are based on his. So, go there first.

--f