On Fri, 05 Nov 1999 11:15:18 +0100, Jos Backus wrote:
> > So fstat(1) doesn't show you that the file is opened to ftpd?
>
> No, it does indeed show that.
Then use fstat. :-)
> It seems a more natural solution to me than grepping for ftpd in fstat's
> output regarding the file.
I think you've developed a complex solution to a more simply solved
problem. UNIX offers you lots of little tools for good reason. Adding
functionality to ftpd that is available through other tools doesn't seem
wise to me.
> Also, I think that approach introduces races when
> you have more than one program/script polling the directory.
What does "polling the directory" mean? Fstat(1) is interested only in
those programs which have open file descriptors on the file you're
interested in. Sounds like the perfect tool for the job. :-)
Ciao,
Sheldon.
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