Re^2: system commands and returns

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Re^3: system commands and returns by chromatic (Archbishop) on Nov 29, 2011 at 19:35 UTC
I don't see why; it's not obvious reading the module's code that that's necessary, and in any case you could always prompt for it in your program, right? Improve your skills with Modern Perl: the free book.	[reply]
Re^4: system commands and returns by perl_zen (Initiate) on Nov 30, 2011 at 14:22 UTC
@chromatic I have tried to access IPC::ShellCmd but been unsuccessful. I have Perl 5.8.8 but I am getting the command "Can't locate IPC/ShellCmd.pm". It may be worth mentioning that I am using Perl that is packaged with an IBM product. I am not sure if this makes a difference or not, so I am not able to test it.	[reply]
Re^5: system commands and returns by chromatic (Archbishop) on Nov 30, 2011 at 16:33 UTC
It's a module from the CPAN, so you'll have to install it. See Yes, even you can use CPAN for more details. With that said, cdarke's advice is very reasonable. Improve your skills with Modern Perl: the free book.	[reply]