How can I call a sub and keep the main program running while it works?

Razor

Jul 19 '05 #1

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On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 11:04:58 -0700, Razor wrote:

How can I call a sub and keep the main program running while it works?

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Jul 19 '05 #2

Razor

Brian Harnish <bharn_S_ish@te_P_chnologi_A_st._M_com> wrote in message news:<pan.2003.08.18.18.33.36.602036@te_P_chnologi _A_st._M_com>...

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On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 11:04:58 -0700, Razor wrote:
How can I call a sub and keep the main program running while it works?

fork

- Brian
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err, how exactly do i use fork? i could understand the docs in perldoc.com

Jul 19 '05 #3

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