in reply to copy - Inappropriate ioctl for device

Always write code like 
open(...) or die "couldn't open ... $!";

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or if you're feeling bold
use autodie qw( open close );

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Re^2: copy - Inappropriate ioctl for device
by Anonymous Monk on Feb 10, 2009 at 22:46 UTC
    You're half right. Always check for errors, and always handle them. But you shouldn't use xxx or die unless you can afford to die.
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      Its always affordable when developing new program :)
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