>The problems with using a named pipe are: [...etc...]
Right. FYI, I'm developing some support infrastructure that works in conjunction with certain apps that won't even be aware that they're being "helped", so it's a requirement that existing file-access behaviors be unchanged. Thanks to all for the tips. And Happy New Year, too. _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss