Warp(3) User Contributed Perl Documentation Warp(3)NAMETime::Warp - control over the flow of time
SYNOPSIS
use Time::Warp qw(scale to time);
to(time + 5); # 5 seconds ahead
scale(2); # make time flow twice normal
DESCRIPTION
Our external experience unfolds in 3 1/2 dimensions (time has a
dimensionality of 1/2). The Time::Warp module offers developers
control over the measurement of time.
API
· to($desired_time)
The theory of relativity asserts that all physical laws are
enforced relative to the observer. Since the starting point of
time is arbitrary, it is permissable to change it. This has the
effect of making it appear as if time is moving forwards or
backward instanteously. For example, on some types of operating
systems time starts at Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969 (this will likely
change as we approach 2030 and with the acceptance of 64-bit CPUs).
to(time + 60*60); # 1 hour ahead
· scale($factor)
Changes the speed at which time is progressing.
scale(scale * 2); # double the speed of time
Note that it is not possible to stop time or cause it to reverse
since this is forbidden by the second law of thermodynamics.
ALSO SEE
Time::HiRes and Event.
SUPPORT
Please direct your insights or complaints to perl-loop@perl.org.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS IS NOT A
TIME MACHINE. THIS MODULE CANNOT BE USED TO VIOLATE THE SECOND LAW OF
THERMODYNAMICS.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright X 1999, 2000 Joshua Nathaniel Pritikin. All rights reserved.
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
under the same terms as Perl itself.
perl v5.14.1 2000-08-02 Warp(3)
