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+#
+# This library is no longer being maintained, and is included for backward
+# compatibility with Perl 4 programs which may require it.
+#
+# In particular, this should not be used as an example of modern Perl
+# programming techniques.
+#
+# Suggested alternative: IO::Handle
+#
+;# Usage: &flush(FILEHANDLE)
+;# flushes the named filehandle
+
+;# Usage: &printflush(FILEHANDLE, "prompt: ")
+;# prints arguments and flushes filehandle
+
+sub flush {
+    local($old) = select(shift);
+    $| = 1;
+    print "";
+    $| = 0;
+    select($old);
+}
+
+sub printflush {
+    local($old) = select(shift);
+    $| = 1;
+    print @_;
+    $| = 0;
+    select($old);
+}
+
+1;
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