File::ReadBackwards.pm
This module reads a file backwards line by line. It is simple to use, memory efficient and fast. It supports both an object and a tied handle interface.
It is intended for processing log and other similar text files which typically have their newest entries appended to them. By default files are assumed to be plain text and have a line ending appropriate to the OS. But you can set the input record separator string on a per file basis.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisite modules.
INSTALLATION
Installation is done as with most Perl modules by running these commands:
perl Makefile.PL
make
make test
make install
DOCUMENTATION
Documentation is in the module file in pod form. It will be installed in the normal documentation directories on your system. An HTML version of the documentation is at:
http://www.sysarch.com/perl/modules/File-ReadBackwards.html
SUPPORT
If you have any questions, bug reports or feedback, email it to
AVAILABILITY
The latest version of File::ReadBackwards.pm will always be available in this directory:
http://www.sysarch.com/perl/modules
COPYRIGHT
(C) 2000 Uri Guttman. All rights reserved.
This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself.