how to add the user to one unix group using perl

[Ritusriv]

Hi

I just wanted to know is there any way in the perl to add a unix user to unix group.
e.g.
I linux we have command to do so,

usermod -a -G <group> <user>

I have found a CPAN perl module Linux:usermod to do so,Is there any other way except this module ?

Regards,
Ritusriv

[nithinpes]

Alternatively, you can make use of system() command or backticks in Perl, to execute the same linux command.

[Ritusriv]

Alternatively, you can make use of system() command or backticks in Perl, to execute the same linux command.

Thats true but I just wanted to confirm that Is there any way in Perl to do so..

[nithinpes]

Thats true but I just wanted to confirm that Is there any way in Perl to do so..

There is no straight forward method of doing it in Perl, as far as I know. You have to make use of certain modules. Other than the one you mentioned, you can have a look at Unix::GroupFile module.

- Nithin