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Re: Pattern problem

by japhy (Canon)
on Jan 27, 2006 at 14:35 UTC ( [id://525986]=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??


in reply to Pattern problem

I'd like to know how you've determined /Host System (?!#)/ doesn't work. It should work fine. 
while (<FH>) {
  print if /^Host System (?!#)/;
  # or perhaps for more whitespace safety
  # print if /^Host\s+System\s+(?![#\s])/
}

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Re^2: Pattern problem
by Anonymous Monk on Jan 27, 2006 at 14:50 UTC
    Hmm this is both embarrasing and interesting at the same time. I've just redone my tests and it does work using 
    /Host System (?!#)/

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    Most people seem to have suggested that it shouldn't do though based on the previous answers ??
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[d/l]

      Nah, they just did the straightforward reply to your OQ "How do I ..." Congrats to japhy for thinking it through.

      Be Appropriate && Follow Your Curiosity
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