in reply to A Simple "Tail" Question

You can always use File::Tail. The only problem is figuring out how you want to signal your script to end (as it blocks until a new line is added to the file).

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Re: Re: A Simple
by lindex (Friar) on Apr 25, 2001 at 16:41 UTC
    Ah but thats the thing, I dont want the output from the script to end until the client request ends. i.e. a real tail, not just a snapshot.


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      As far as server push things go, remember that IE doesnt really like pushing things. See (Re: Generating a 'please wait' message and push_handler and status page question.) You may be able to do something with Javascript? What about a frame that reloads every second or some-such-what-not? Every time it reloaded, it would get the latest tail info.

      I know, in theory you could flush the output ($| = 1; (see your replies above)) and the browser will display stuff as it gets it. But I know IE sometimes waits until the page is complete, then shows said content. Oh well. Just my $.02. Hope it helps.

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