The OMake build system (omake.metaprl.org) is written in OCaml and has
support for monitoring the file system for changes (at least on Win32
and Linux). You might take a look at the source code for that system
and see what they use.

-Andrew

On 10/22/07, Orlin Grigorov <ogrigorov@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi.
>
> This time I've done my research, but still I cannot find a good answer.
> Basically, I need to make a little ocaml process, which runs in the
> background and monitors a specific file for changes.   When a change occurs,
> I want it to back-up a copy of the version of the file at that moment.
> So, what I need is to set some signal or event, which will happen every time
> that file is changed.
>
> Can you guys help me do it?
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
> Orlin
>
> PS. If in any way I'm misusing this list (writing too much, or out of
> topic), please tell me, because I just don't know it.  The least I want is
> to spam the list with improper questions.
>
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