Re^3: Can't get it working: Bidirectional Pipe on Windows

since perl 5.10, the socketpair builtin is also available on Windows

I was unaware of that.

is there any reason to prefer using Win32::Socketpair over it?

I mostly remember Win32::SocketPair for winopen2(). When I needed bi-di comms with a child process, I found that simply, effective piece of code worked reliably when IPC::Open2, (and the raft of huge & complicated 'portable' modules like IPC::Run with its gargantuan interface, multiple packages and "pump processes"), just hung me out to dry.

I say, because I have not been maintaining Win32::Socketpair for a long time, but maybe it is still useful.

I haven't used it for a while, I've only had the need for it once. But I've recommended it a few times without getting negative feedback, so if it ain't broke don't fix it :)

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

The start of some sanity?

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