2 # This library is no longer being maintained, and is included for backward
3 # compatibility with Perl 4 programs which may require it.
5 # In particular, this should not be used as an example of modern Perl
6 # programming techniques.
8 # Suggested alternative: IO::Handle
10 ;# Usage: &flush(FILEHANDLE)
11 ;# flushes the named filehandle
13 ;# Usage: &printflush(FILEHANDLE, "prompt: ")
14 ;# prints arguments and flushes filehandle
17 local($old) = select(shift);
25 local($old) = select(shift);