in reply to curious problem with open

You are using a relative filename, but the current directory is not what you think it is. Use an absolute filename to open the file.

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Re^2: curious problem with open
by hihilo (Initiate) on Oct 28, 2010 at 21:19 UTC
    That did it! I thought I tried full path before but not getting anywhere...

    Thanks for the fix!