On Jan 7, 2008 1:01 PM, Alex LeDonne <aledonne.listmail / gmail.com> wrote:

> Using "start" involves some special option parsing in the shell. This
> only works with the one-argument form of the exec call, since "start"
> is a shell built-in. You have to include the blank argument (window
> title override - ignored (I think) when there's no interactive command
> shell window).
>
> I believe this works with any path permitted under Windows. AND, it
> will work for other languages, including your Perl case above.
>
> Here's a base document on Windows Shell's "Start" command:
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/start.mspx?mfr=true
>
> I hope this is handy for anyone used to a *nix platform, launching
> executables, and wanting to go cross-platform to Windows.
>
> -Alex

Just remember that there are length limitations on WinNT 4 servers for
those few that are still using them.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/186613/en-us

Good Win command to remember though.  I don't know if it's necessary, though.

Todd