# # This library is no longer being maintained, and is included for backward # compatibility with Perl 4 programs which may require it. # # In particular, this should not be used as an example of modern Perl # programming techniques. # # Suggested alternative: IO::Handle # ;# Usage: &flush(FILEHANDLE) ;# flushes the named filehandle ;# Usage: &printflush(FILEHANDLE, "prompt: ") ;# prints arguments and flushes filehandle sub flush { local($old) = select(shift); $| = 1; print ""; $| = 0; select($old); } sub printflush { local($old) = select(shift); $| = 1; print @_; $| = 0; select($old); } 1;