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Perl system() function return values

CerebralCortex · 2007-05-30 08:53:47

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

30-05-2007 8:53am

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CerebralCortex

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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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#2 30-05-2007 9:58am

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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#3 30-05-2007 10:06am

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

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