list of processus with perl 1

[eve25]

Hi folks!
I am just starting using Perl and I am wondering how I could get the list of the processus running at one time (present) on the computer. (to detect the ftp one).
also, is it possible to have a bash shell script in a perl script (which could be another way to obtain this list)?

Thanks a lot,
Have a good nite or day... or whatever!
Eve

 

[mikevh]

Use the ps command in backticks and capture the result in a list, e.g

@processes = `ps -f`; #use your favorite options

This will give you the same listing you'd normally see at the shell prompt in the list @processes.

Make sure you use backticks (on the same key as the ~, on my keyboard, at least), not single quotes (a common mistake, leading to complaints of "backticks don't work&quot.

 

[eve25]

thanks a lot Mike!
Eve