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more »SysUsage 3.0 Perl Tool in Thorough Rework
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more »Perl: Log Chat Sessions A Perl script logs chat sessions
Nov 30, 2009The IRC (Internet Relay Chat) protocol lets you program bots as automatic helpers. In this month's column, we let a bot log a session and store the results in a database.
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Apr 30, 2009With the GIMP image editing program, and a little help from Perl, you can enhance your digital photos and transform a modern image into a nostalgic turn-of-the-century shot.
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