Is there a timeout option with the "system" call so that if the required system call doesn't happen within a specifed time, the perl script continues executing at the line after the "system" call? The problem I'm having is that I'm executing an RCOM command with Perl's "system" to a Psion workabout that does not exist in its holster. It is currently just hanging until "system" can successfully execute the RCOM command ie until I put a Psion into its holster. I hope this makes sense!
TIA
TIA