Re: Re: Perl's Telnet vs. Expect Module

[gnork]

I would take a closer look at Expect.pm. I use it frequently and it saves you a lot of time not fiddling around with Net::Telnet. Additionally, Expect.pm has a lot more functionality you will find very usefull.

[TASdvlper]

It sounds like Expect is the way to go. Below is what I want to do, does Expect still make sense ? I was to "push" a set of scripts to a remote system, execute them, collect logs and move then back to my server, then clean up the remote server. So, script executed remotely is not interactive, but I need to do other actions pre/post executing the script. btw - what is /dev/world ? I don't see it on my Linux/Unix boxes.

[gnork]

If you cant see /dev/world, have a look at the Character Devices Section of the linux kernel configuration.

Check (X) Emulate World
(You will need to display experimental drivers for that)

If it is checked, do a 'insmod world' at the commandline. ;o)

[TASdvlper]

I'll have to try that at home, I don't have access to rebuild Linux kernels at work but I have a Linux system at home (older RedHat version, 5.x I think). Thanks.

[TASdvlper]

Can you elaborate on some of the functionality that you find useful ??? I still trying to get a grasp on what's better, Telnet or Expect.

[logan]

Try here. It's the POD from CPAN's page for Expect.pm. It'll tell you everything you need to know.