Execute batch file and continue to run the perl script

Selvakumar has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

While running perl file i would like to run one DOS batch file and the DOS file will run another perl file. In otherwords how can i call another perl script and i need to run both scripts in the same time.

Any suggestions?

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Re: Execute batch file and continue to run the perl script by Anonymous Monk on May 19, 2009 at 07:29 UTC
Read Re: Copying a file while running an external batch script	[reply]
Re: Execute batch file and continue to run the perl script by paulchernoch (Acolyte) on May 19, 2009 at 15:09 UTC
I have never done this, but the perl "fork" function may be what you are looking for. - Paul	[reply]