1. Re: Unique Filename Generator
c.k.lester wrote:
>
> In my case, I am anticipating use in a CGI program, where potentially
> thousands of temp files could be required over the course of a second.
>
> Wishful thinking, yes, but not outside the realm of possibility. :D
In that case I think you really want to return a valid file handle, that you
have actually managed to open, rather than a string which happened not to exist a
microsecond ago. I query my use of dir() over performance, but I'll query your
use of the same for concurrency reasons.
Regards,
Pete
