> I remember seeing Perl programs that would have been better written as very short shell scripts. This is really common. Anyone who spends time with code shou

> I remember seeing Perl programs that would have been better written as very short shell scripts. This is really common. Anyone who spends time with code should take the time to learn the *nix toolset. It's a shame to see so many people reinventing tools that have been around since the 70s.