Re: [MacPerl] Using ' instead of :: as the package separator

[David <eldorado@ime.net>]

On Mon, 28 Feb 00 18:04:20 -0800  spoke:

>Needless historic relic from Perl4. StandardFile.pl is depricated in
>favor of Mac::StandardFile, Mac::Files, and Mac::MoreFiles. In this
>instance, the writer knows about StandardFile.pl, but is either unaware
>of Mac::StandardFile, Mac::Files, and Mac::MoreFiles, or is either
>untutored in their use or afraid to delve into it (due to the repeated
>mantra posted at the bottom of all the toolbox modules (don't laugh, this
>DOES frighten some people off!)).
>
>The old syntax still works, mostly for backward compatibility. However,
>he could have easily have used:
>
>my $dir = StandardFile::GetFolder('Select a folder', "::");
>
>Also note you don't need the '&'.

Lets not forget........

The Perl motto is "There's more than one way to do it."

and yes I am well aware of the Macintosh ToolBox Modules..... they are
great aren't they?

Which ones did you create?

David - have a good day!



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