Replacing batch files with PERL

[bazcurtis]

Hi,

I am trying to rewrite some of my batch files to PERL scripts. I am new PERL and not doing to bad so far

I am now at the point where I need to use dos commands, such as 'net use', 'net start'. How do I tell PERL to call these system commands?

I also want to compare two files. Can I still use FC or does PERL have its own?

Any help most welcome.

Best wishes

Michael

 

[TomThumbKOP]

To shell out system commands, there are two options:
1) Use the system keyword. ex: system ("command"
2) Use backticks (`). ex: `command`;

As for file compare, there are several perl modules for file comparison. What specifically do you use FC for?

 

[bazcurtis]

Thanks for that Tom.

I use FC to compare the size of two zip files and if they are not the same uncompress the new one and install the files from that file. I usually use /l switch.