>>I have some scripts I'm trying to port over to MacPerl (from a Unix system) >>which expect arguments to be passed via the command line. SNIP If you play UNIX you'll love using Apple's MPW, Macintosh Programmer's Workshop on the Mac. It runs "tools" and Perl is available as a tool. You get to use command lne arguments 'till your heart's content. MPW also does all of the filename generation you're accustomed to. It also has a scripting language much like a UNIX shell. Unfortunately, it's not free, but even if you never write a line of C code you'll find it useful. -> From the USA. The only socialist country that refuses to admit it. <- ***** Want to unsubscribe from this list? ***** Send mail with body "unsubscribe" to mac-perl-request@iis.ee.ethz.ch