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Perl system() function return values

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  • 30-05-2007 9:53am
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    CerebralCortex
    Registered Users Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭


    Does anybody know where I could get information on the Perl function system()?
    I'm looking specifically for the meanings of the numbers it returns. I know for example that 0 equates to successful but after that I have no clue.
    All help appreciated.
    Lou


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    koloughlin
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    The return code comes from the process being run, not from the system command itself. The system command just makes them available to you. You'll really need to research the actual command you're running to understand its return codes.


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    CerebralCortex
    Registered Users Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭CerebralCortex


    Figured as much since posting. Was just trying all avenues. Thanks for your help.


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