Re: flock(), dodgy return?

Well, the first thing I note is that the constants LOCK_EX and LOCK_NB are never defined or imported. Try including use Fcntl ':flock'; to get them (see the Fcntl module docs).

It's worth mentioning that perl would have pointed this out to you had you used strict and warnings. I know it seems like we harp on it, but use strict; use warnings; should really be part of anything you write.

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Re^2: flock(), dodgy return? by danstuken (Novice) on Aug 01, 2007 at 14:03 UTC
Thank you radiantmatrix I'm appalled at myself. Of all the.... The code was taken from a 'test' script I wrote in parallel with the existing code to make sure everything I wanted to do worked. The 'parent' script does use strict and Fcntl ':flock'. Thank you again. Out of interest, you started with "...first thing I note..." do I have any other lurkers?	[reply]
Re^3: flock(), dodgy return? by ikegami (Patriarch) on Aug 01, 2007 at 14:09 UTC
I suspect he means he didn't look any further, since it's a big chunk of code and nothing obvious stood out. Update: This is not a complaint. We'd be happy to look further into it if you are still having problems.	[reply]
Re^4: flock(), dodgy return? by danstuken (Novice) on Aug 01, 2007 at 14:39 UTC
Crikey, don't misunderstand me. I didn't think it was a complaint. I'm very grateful for all the comments and advice this thread has generated.	[reply]
Re^4: flock(), dodgy return? by danstuken (Novice) on Aug 01, 2007 at 14:19 UTC
Fair comment. It had got to the point where I was doubting myself so much I figured I'd include the whole lot just in case it was something stupid......and whaddya know :/	[reply]


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