I am currently working on a PERL script to help automate some processes. This may be a silly question, but I have to ask. Is there a way to connect to an http and save a specific page? (i.e. I connect to <A HREF=" TARGET="_new"> and save new.txt) I need to do it without opening netscape (hence automation). I know the names of the sites and files. Is there a way?
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<FONT FACE=monospace>#!/usr/local/bin/perl<br>use LWP::Simple;<br>$url = '<A HREF=" TARGET="_new"> = get($url);<br></font> <p> <br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br> keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo
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That is the most concise way I know of, so far. <br><br>One of the Perl mottos is 'There's more than one way to do it." And, it is true. So, no,..... that is not <i>the only way to go about the problem</i>. <br><br>If you are interested in the details, you can look at the documentation and contents of the LWP module or read up on the HTTP specifications. That is where I would start, anyway.<br><br>good luck. <p> <br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br> keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo
<br>Anyone got any links to any of these?<br><br>>look at the documentation and contents of the LWP module >or read up on the HTTP specifications.<br> <p>fortytwo<br><a href=mailto:will@hellacool.co.uk>will@hellacool.co.uk</a><br><a href= test site</a><br>
scratch that:<br><br><A HREF=" TARGET="_new"> <p>fortytwo<br><a href=mailto:will@hellacool.co.uk>will@hellacool.co.uk</a><br><a href= test site</a><br>
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Is there a way to do this without the lib don't have the ability to put libraries in, unless I beg of course...
You *could* just put the lib file (the .pm I presume you mean) in the same directory as the perl script..... Probably a good idea to beg though, particularly as this module seems such a good match to what you need. <p>Mike<br><a href=mailto:michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com>michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com</a><br><a href= Cargill's Corporate Web Site</a><br>
I humbly suggest that if you are going to be doing this kind of stuff with Perl, you are going to periodically need new modules installed. There is enormous economy to be gained in using existing modules. A solid cost/benefit case can be made. I would go ahead and start cultivating a good relationship with your sys-admin (or , start rebuilding one if need be) <p> <br><a href=mailto: > </a><br><a href= > </a><br> keep the rudder amid ship and beware the odd typo
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