Re^3: How can one open a filehandle in realtime or current log

yes, it would probably not work if the Perl program environment is abandoned ...

He did say: "It will be set to run in a cron job every minute.".

It could also be stored in a database ...

Agreed. (Though I did say "There are several ways" and mentioned 3, then dismissed one; not 'there are only 3 ways".)

He might also (for example):

Create a shared memory segment;
Or a registry key;
Or a registry value;
Or any other persistent namespace that applies to whatever OS he is running under.

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". I knew I was on the right track :)

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

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