File::FDpasser is a module for passing open filedescriptors between unrelated processes. This is Unix/Unix Capabable only - if you don't have it - get it. Under BSD systems open filedescriptors are passed over Unix Domain Sockets. Under SysV open filedescriptors are passed over pipes. So far I have only tested the module under Solaris 2.6 and linux 2.2.6 (upgraded redhat 5.2). It does not yet have support for pre 5.004 stuff - but I think it isn't needed as I don't recall using any PL_ vars. OO interface is on the way - it's more a question of a design than implementing. Ideas welcome. Doco is scarce at best - patches welcome. If you add stuff for new platforms or fixes send it! All mail should go to: amh@mbl.is (http://gauss.mbl.is/~amh/) # 8935407 -- 8612406