From: Gene Tani <gene.tani@...>
Date: 2005-12-10T07:22:37+09:00
Subject: Re: Log file analyzer


Michael Ulm wrote:
> I want to analyze a log file using ruby. What is
> the most Ruby-like method to check the file for new
> entries (they will be appended to the file) and
> then get those new entries into the system?
>
> I have a feeling that this should be rather simple,
> but I can't think of an elegant way.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael
>
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Comment, since I don't have an answer for you: this is very
O/S-specific, esp win32. (also helps to mention which ruby release
you're using, and how you installed it)  In general (non-win32), you
could probably combine  combine code that watches directories for
changes, either by storing mtimes in a dict, or by fcntl, with a
tail-type utility.