perl-Unix-Syslog

Perl interface to the UNIX syslog(3) calls

This module provides an interface to the system logger *syslogd*(8) via Perl's XSUBs. The implementation attempts to resemble the native libc-functions of your system, so that anyone being familiar with _syslog.h_ should be able to use this module right away. In contrary to Sys::Syslog(3), this modules does not open a network connection to send the messages. This can help you to avoid opening security holes in your computer (see "FAQ"). The subs imported by the tag 'macros' are simply wrappers around the most important '#defines' in your system's C header file _syslog.h_. The macros return integer values that are used to specify options, facilities and priorities in a more or less portable way. They also provide general information about your local syslog mechanism. Check syslog(3) and your local _syslog.h_ for information about the macros, options and facilities available on your system.