From: mortee <mortee.lists@...>
Date: 2007-10-12T12:55:11+09:00
Subject: Re: Ignore printout

Fredrik wrote:
> I am using a compiled C-code in my Ruby program. The problem is that
> the C-code prints some messages that I don't want to show in my Ruby
> program. What would be the best way to get rid of these printouts?
> 
> I don't want to get into the original C-code and take away the print
> commands since that is not my code. Are the printouts sent directly to
> standard output, meaning there is no way for Ruby to interfere?

You may try to redirect $stdout while the C code runs - I'm not sure
this will work, but it's worth a try.

mortee