Ping an IP Address

[WoodyRoundUp]

Hi guys. i just want to know is there any code that will allow me ping an ip address?
i need to do this because i wan to do a chat room. but, i think by pinging an ip add will not really do. so, is there any way to make sure that the user is still on the page?
thanks for help.
adios.

 

[MikeLacey]

Start off by having a look at NET:ing on CPAN (

http://www.perl.com)

Mike
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