Re: [MacPerl] System Calls

[mdm@internet-tools.com (mark david mcCreary)]

>Correct me if I'm off the mark but the system() call in MacPerl is supposed to
>launch Toolserver (if it is loaded) and run the arguments of the system() call
>as an MPW command (script or tool).  It sounds like you don't have Toolserver
>loaded on your system.  I've had similar problems before installing Toolserver.
>
>



Thanks for the hints on the system() call in MacPerl.

I am interested in using a Perl 5 script with the following line

        system("sort badsummary > baddup;  uniq < baddup > badfinal");

which causes MacPerl 5.06 to choke.

I just stumbled across Toolserver on the BBEdit 3.5.2 CD-ROM.  Haven't the
foggiest idea what it does. However, Toolserver seems to imply that I also
have MPW.

I do not own MPW.

Is it possible to have the system call above with Toolserver.

If so, then do I need MPW.

Or is there another way to accomplish the system("sort) statement that will
run under MacPerl.

Thanks for any insights.

mark


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