Re: Unique Filename Generator

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Pete Lomax wrote:
> 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.

Wow. Great idea. I'll have to make a few changes. :)

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